Pilocarpine hydrochloride is indicated for-

• The reduction of elevated intraocular pressure (IOP) in patients with open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension
• The management of acute angle-closure glaucoma
• The prevention of postoperative elevated IOP associated with laser surgery
• The induction of miosis 

Glaucoma

Elevated IOP (Intra Occular Pressure)

Instill one drop in the eye(s) up to four times daily.

Most common adverse reactions are-

• headache/browache
• accommodative change
• eye irritation
• eye pain
• blurred vision
• visual impairment

Headache

Eye Irritation

Blurred vision

Visual Disorder

• Poor lighting: Use caution when driving at night and performing other hazardous occupations in poor lighting.
• Pre-existing retinal disease: Although rare cases of retinal detachment have been reported, all patients should have a thorough examination of the retina, including funduscopy, prior to starting therapy.
• Iritis: Patients with iritis should exercise caution.
• Congenital glaucoma: Caution is advised for IOP control in pediatric patients with primary congenital glaucoma, as cases of paradoxical increase in IOP have been reported.