Carbachol, also known as carbamylcholine and sold under the brand name Miostat among others, is a cholinomimetic drug that binds and activates acetylcholine receptors. Thus it is classified as a cholinergic agonist. It is primarily used for various ophthalmic purposes, such as for treating glaucoma, or for use during ophthalmic surgery.

2025年2月20日 · What is Carbachol (carbachol ophthalmic)? Carbachol lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye. Carbachol ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to treat glaucoma. Carbachol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

2005年6月13日 · Carbachol is a direct acting miotic agent administered ophthalmically to decrease intraocular pressure after cataract surgery, and to induce miosis during surgery.

2024年7月23日 · Miostat, also known by its generic name carbachol, is an eye injection. It's a cholinergic agonist that works to help control the size of your pupil and lower your eye pressure. A healthcare professional will make sure you get the right dosage and inject the medication into your eye during eye surgery.

2024年10月8日 · Carbachol is a prescription medication used to treat the symptoms of glaucoma and for inhibition of perioperative intraocular pressure. Carbachol may be used alone or with other medications.

Carbachol is an ammonium salt and a carbamate ester. It has a role as a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, a muscarinic agonist, a non-narcotic analgesic, a cardiotonic drug and a miotic. Carbachol is a synthetic choline ester and a positively charged quaternary ammonium compound.

Carbachol is a quaternary ammonium compound that mimics the actions of acetylcholine in the body, used in ophthalmology and for urinary retention due to its slow deactivation. It can lead to severe cholinergic effects, such as bradycardia and hypotension, and may induce headaches in patients with migraines.

Miotic; direct-acting parasympathomimetic agent. Reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with primary, open-angle (chronic simple, noncongestive) glaucoma. Used mainly in patients refractory or hypersensitive to pilocarpine.

2020年2月25日 · Learn about carbachol: What is it used for, what you need to know before taking, important warnings and safety info, how to take, side effects and more...

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