Answer
Pilocarpine nitrate in Minims Pilocarpine Nitrate 2% acts directly as a parasympathomimetic, mimicking acetylcholine’s muscarinic but not nicotinic effects, stimulating smooth muscle and secretory glands without affecting striated muscle.
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- Minims Pilocarpine Nitrate 2% w/v, Eye drops solutionBausch & Lomb U.K Limited · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 7Document updated
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