Pilo 2 Eye Drop
Product introduction
Pilo 2 Eye Drop belongs to a group of medicine called miotics. It is used in the treatment of glaucoma and other eye conditions. It lowers the high pressure inside the eye and helps prevent vision loss and nerve damage.
Pilo 2 Eye Drop is used to treat increased pressure in the eye and to reverse the effect of drugs that cause the eyeball to get bigger.
Pilo 2 Eye Drop is used to treat increased pressure in the eye and to reverse the effect of drugs that cause the eyeball to get bigger.
Uses of Pilo Eye Drop
Benefits of Pilo Eye Drop
In Treatment of Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye disease that damages the optic nerve which is essential for proper vision. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in the eye. Pilo 2 Eye Drop is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves vision. This medicine may be used alone or with other eye drops. Glaucoma cannot be prevented. Frequent monitoring, regular checkups can help detect the disease in its early stages.
Side effects of Pilo Eye Drop
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Pilo
- Headache
- Accomodation disorder
- Eye irritation
- Eye pain
- Blurred vision
- Visual impairment
How to use Pilo Eye Drop
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.
How Pilo Eye Drop works
Pilo 2 Eye Drop is a cholinergic agonist. It works by allowing excess aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) to drain from the eye, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also helps reverse the effect of medicines that increase the size of the pupil.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pilo 2 Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Pilo 2 Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Pilo 2 Eye Drop may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Pilo 2 Eye Drop can cause difficulty in adapting to the dark and blurred vision which may affect your ability to drive.
Pilo 2 Eye Drop can cause difficulty in adapting to the dark and blurred vision which may affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaloids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Pilo 2 Eye Drop
Thrice A Day
81%
Once A Day
12%
Twice A Day
6%
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Aurolab
Address: No: 1 , Sivagangai Main Road, Veerapanjan, Madurai - 625 020, Tamil Nadu, India.
Country of origin: India
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