Drug Unit 3 & 4- Pilocarpine (Similar To Bethanechol)

Question 1

How is this drug administered?

Answer 1

Orally or as an ophthalmic solution

Question 2

What is it used for?

Answer 2

Xerostomia to induce salivary flow and certain types of glaucoma

Question 3

What are the adverse effects?

Answer 3

Increased salivation, abdominal cramping, sweating flushing of the skin, miosis, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, diarrhea, and brachycardia

Question 4

What is the pregnancy category?

Answer 4

C