Carbachol Medicine (Essay Sample)

Carbachol Medicine 
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Carbachol Medicine 
Introduction
Carbachol is categorized as a type of cholinergic medication that can be used by doctors during cataract surgeries. The purpose of this medication during surgery is to reduce eye pressure by constricting the pupil (Abdelkader & Kaufman, 2016). The generic name for this medication is carbachol ophthalmic. The brand name of this prescription drug that is available in the UAE is Miostat.
General characteristics
Carbachol medication has various characteristics. First, people with the following conditions are advised to consult the doctor before taking this drug: Parkinson’s disease, stomach ulcer, asthma or a recent eye injury (Multum, 2020). Secondly, people should not use this medication while doing something that requires attention like driving because it might cause impaired vision. Thirdly, people using contact lenses are advised not to take this medication because it might discolor the contacts.
Active ingredients and Pharmacological Action
The chemical name of the active ingredient present in Carbachol is Ethanaminium. It is important to note that this medication also has inactive ingredients such as sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, and potassium chloride. This medication has various pharmacological actions: First, it can be used to treat open-angle glaucoma by reducing intraocular pressure. Secondly, it can be used during ocular surgeries to reduce IOP elevation intensity by producing miosis (Simmers et al., 2018). This medication can also be used to conduct ophthalmologic examination because the miosis produced counteracts with the mydriatic effects experienced by glaucoma patients.
Mode of Administration and Side Effects
Carbachol medication can be administered in two ways: First, it can be administered though dosage. Tonometric readings are required to determine the required concentration of the solution to be used. Patients whose irides are heavily pigmented should be prescribed with a dose that is highly concentrated. Secondly, this prescription drug can also be injected through ophthalmic administration. It is important