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Pilocarpine and Alcohol/Food Interactions

There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with pilocarpine.

Major

Pilocarpine High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility

cholinergic agonist - cardiac dysfunction

The use of cholinergic agonists, such as bethanechol and pilocarpine, is contraindicated in patients with pronounced bradycardia, hypotension/hypertension, coronary artery disease or conduction disorders.

References

  1. "Product Information. Salagen (pilocarpine)." Boehringer-Ingelheim
  2. (2001) "Product Information. Urecholine (bethanechol)." Merck & Co., Inc

Pilocarpine drug interactions

There are 72 drug interactions with pilocarpine.

Pilocarpine disease interactions

There are 9 disease interactions with pilocarpine which include:

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Drug Interaction Classification

These classifications are only a guideline. The relevance of a particular drug interaction to a specific individual is difficult to determine. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting or stopping any medication.
Major Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit.
Moderate Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.
Minor Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan.
Unknown No interaction information available.

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