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Pilocarpine and Parkinsonism

Result of checking the interaction of drug Pilocarpine and disease Parkinsonism for safety when used together.

Check result:

Pilocarpine <> Parkinsonism

Relevance: 23.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.

Consumer:

The use of cholinergic agonists may be contraindicated in patients with parkinsonism. Cholinergic agonists directly stimulates the parasympathetic nervous system inducing acetylcholinergic effects. Symptoms of Parkinson's disease may be exacerbated.

References:

"Product Information. Urecholine (bethanechol)." Merck & Co, Inc, West Point, PA.
"Product Information. Salagen Tablets (pilocarpine)." Boehringer-Ingelheim, Ridgefield, CT.

Pilocarpine

Generic Name: pilocarpine

Brand Name: Salagen

Synonyms: Pilocarpine (Systemic)

What is Pilocarpine?