Physostigmine - Ophthalmic
Brand Names
Eserine Salicylate, Eserine Sulfate, Isopto Eserine
Physostigmine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects
Before Using
In deciding to using a medication,
the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you will make. For physostigmine, the
following must be considered
Allergic reaction
Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or
allergy to physostigmine. Also tell your health care professional
if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives.
Pregnancy care
Ophthalmic physostigmine may be absorbed into the
body. However, studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either
humans or pets.
Breast-feeding problem
Ophthalmic physostigmine may be absorbed into the
mother's body. However, physostigmine has not been reported to cause problems
in nursing babies.
Use for Children
Although there is no special info comparing
use of this drug in child with use in other age groups, it is not expected
to cause various side effects or problems in child than it does in adults.
Elderly care
Many medication have not been studied specifically
in elderly people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in adults people or if they cause various side effects
or problems in elderly people. Although there is no special info comparing
use of physostigmine in the elderly with use in other age groups, it is not
expected to cause various side effects or problems in elderly people than
it does in adults people.
Drug interactions
Although certain medication must not be using
together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other prescription or nonprescription - over-the-counter
"OTC " drug.
Other Information for using
The presence of other medical
problems may effect the use of physostigmine. Make sure you tell your family doctor
if you have any other medical problems, especially:
-
Eye disease or problems - other Physostigmine may make the
condition worse
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