Dose, Effects and Characteristics of Pilocarpine

Summary

The purpose of this investigation, in which pilocarpine was given in repeated doses, was to evaluate: Part I - the effects of different concentrations of pilocarpine hydrochloride on intraocular pressure. Part II -the effects on intraocular pressure of glaucomatous patients to pilocarpine 2% when given once, twice and four daily. In addition, we studied various attributes of the eye which may serve as indicators of responsiveness of individual patients to pilocarpine.

Timeline

Start

1978-08

Primary completion

1979-08

Completion

1979-12

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