OCUSTAT
CARBACHOL · by FARMIGEA
Composition
Inj: Intraocular: Carbachol 0.01%; soln.
Indications & Dosage
To reduce intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma, Miosis induction: BY INTRAOCULAR INJ: 0.5 ml instilled into anterior chamber before or after securing sutures.
Administration
For single-dose intraocular use only, open under aseptic conditions only. Discard unused portion.
Stability
Store at 15`C-30C 46F-80F
Contraindications
ocular inflammation, iritis, corneal abrasion
Precautions
Cerebral or coronary insufficiency, renal or hepatic impairment. Raynauds syndrome, orthostatic hypotension, severe cardiovascular disease; monitor cardiac function, hyperthyroidism, unstable angina, severe peripheral or central circulatory disorders, hypotension, diabetes, metabolic acidosis, pheochromocytoma, depression, thromboangiitis obliterans
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Not recommended.
Side Effects
Headache, burning sensation, stinging, depression, conjunctival hyperaemia, conjunctival folliculosis, pruritus, oedema, allergy, blepharitis; discontinue if occur, somnolence, hypertension, dry mouth, asthenia, abnormal LFTs.