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Medicines pilocarpine nitrateQuestion & answer

pilocarpine nitrate · Medicine question

Why might an eye examination be needed before pilocarpine nitrate treatment?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

Pilocarpine has been associated with retinal detachment in susceptible people, so the SmPC advises fundus examination before treatment begins.

Sources for this answer

Minims Pilocarpine Nitrate 2% w/v, Eye drops solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 7

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