Aurocarpine 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution

Short Description

Aurocarpine 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution is a miotic used to treat glaucoma and other eye conditions by lowering high eye pressure and preventing vision loss and nerve damage.

Dosage Form

Ophthalmic Solution

Introduction

Aurocarpine 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you wear contact lenses, remove them before using the medicine. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface as it may contaminate the eye drop. The common side effects are headache, accommodation disorder, eye irritation, eye pain, blurred vision, and visual impairment. These are usually temporary and only last for a short time. However, if these symptoms persist or worsen, check with your doctor. It is not advised to drive after using this medicine.

This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.

Side Effects

Headache Accommodation disorder Eye irritation Eye pain Blurred vision Visual impairment

Aurocarpine 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution is a cholinergic agonist. It works by allowing excess aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) to drain from the eye, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also helps reverse the effect of medicines that increase the size of the pupil.