Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Pilocarpine

Generic name
Pilocarpine
Brand name
ATC Code
S01EB01

Pharmacokinetics in children

No studies have been carried out into the pharmacokinetic parameters of pilocarpine in children.

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Glaucoma
  • Ocular
    • 0 years up to 18 years
      • Start with the lowest possible concentration 1 drop(s)/dose 2-3x daily.
      • No studies have been carried out into the use of pilocarpine in children. 

         

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

GFR ≥10 ml/min/1.73m2: Dose adjustment not required.

GFR <10 ml/min/1.73m2: A general recommendation on dose adjustment cannot be provided.

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The complete list of all undesirable drug reactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

In children, the tear duct should be occluded with a finger for 1 minute to reduce systemic absorption.

Primary Congenital Glaucoma: Cases of paradoxical increases in IOP have been reported in children. Be aware of that when controlling intraocular pressure (IOP).

[SmPC]

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Interactions

The complete list of all interactions can be found in the national Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) – click here

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Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors
S01EC01
S01EC03
Beta blocking agents
S01ED01
Prostaglandin analogues
S01EE03
S01EE01
S01EE04
Other antiglaucoma preparations
S01EX
OTHER ANTIGLAUCOMA PREPARATIONS
S01EX

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References

  1. Rademaker C.M.A. et al, Geneesmiddelen-Formularium voor Kinderen, 2008
  2. Teva Nederland BV, SmPC Pilocarpine 2% (RVG 57399) 26-09-2016, www.geneesmiddeleninformatiebank.nl

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