Cyclopentolate and Pilocarpine interaction
Cyclopentolate and Pilocarpine: both prescribing labels describe an interaction that usually calls for monitoring, a dose change, or spacing the doses.
Usually manageable with monitoring or a dose change. Tell your pharmacist you take both.
What the FDA labels say
From the Pilocarpine (Pilocarpine hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-01-23
These effects should be considered when anticholinergic properties may be contributing to the therapeutic effect of concomitant medication (e.g., atropine, inhaled ipratropium).
Pilocarpine might antagonize the anticholinergic effects of drugs used concomitantly.
From the Cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) label · effective 2024-06-25
Drug Interactions: Cyclopentolate may interfere with the ocular anti-hypertensive action of carbachol, pilocarpine, or ophthalmic cholinesterase inhibitors.
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