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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)
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