Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml

Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml belongs to 'ophthalmic medication' used to treat raised pressure in the eye in conditions such as open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension. Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml is also used to prevent postoperative elevated IOP associated with laser surgery and the induction of miosis (excessive constriction (shrinking) of the eye's pupil). Ocular hypertension is a condition in which the eye's pressure is higher than normal due to poor drainage of the aqueous humour (fluid inside the eye). Glaucoma is an eye disease in which the optic nerve is damaged due to abnormally high pressure inside the eye. If this condition is left untreated, it can lead to permanent vision loss.

Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml contains Pilocarpine. Pilocarpine is a cholinergic agonist and works by draining the excess fluid from the eye, thereby reducing pressure. Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml should be used only in the infected eye, and contact with the normal eye should be avoided.

You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml are headache/brow ache, accommodative change, eye irritation, eye pain, blurred vision, and/or visual impairment. Most of these side effects of Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

It is not recommended to take Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to any contents of it. Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml should not be used in patients with a medical history of eye problems such as pre-existing retinal disease, cataracts (a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision), acute iritis (inflammation of the coloured part of the eye) or anterior uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye), and secondary glaucoma (have an identifiable cause of optic nerve damage). It should be used cautiously in children or adolescents under 18, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with alcohol, so do not consume alcohol while using this medicine. Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml may temporarily cause vision loss, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience blurred vision.

Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml is used to reduce pressure inside the eye. It decreases fluid production in the eye and increases the natural flow of fluid from inside the eye into the bloodstream. These effects help to decrease pressure and swelling inside the eye. It helps improve vision and prevent the complications of open-angle glaucoma or ocular hypertension.

• Headache/brow ache
• Accommodative change
• Eye irritation
• Eye pain
• Blurred vision, and/or visual impairment.

It is not recommended to take Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml if you are allergic to any contents of it. Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml should not be used in patients with a medical history of eye problems such as pre-existing retinal disease, cataracts (a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision), acute iritis (inflammation of the coloured part of the eye) or anterior uveitis (inflammation of the middle layer of the eye), and secondary glaucoma (have an identifiable cause of optic nerve damage). It should be used with caution in children or adolescents under the age of 18 years, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml may interact with alcohol, so do not consume alcohol while using this medicine. Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml may temporarily cause vision loss, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you experience blurred vision. Use Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml eye drops and eye gel exactly as directed. Please do not use it more or less or use it more often than your doctor prescribed. STOP the medication immediately and inform your doctor immediately if you develop any eye problems such as irritation, redness, or dry eyes, eye infection, or if your condition worsens condition while using Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml.

• CETIRIZINE
• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• FEXOFENADINE
• NEOSTIGMINE
• PHENYLEPHRINE
• Orphenadrine
• PROCYCLIDINE
• TRIHEXIPHENIDYL
• CHLORPROMAZINE
• GUANETHIDINE

• Visit an optician regularly to monitor your eye pressure.
• Avoid alcoholic beverages with Pilo 2% Eye Drops 5 ml as it can make you dehydrated and affect the eye's pressure.
• Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oils like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
• A diet including green and leafy vegetables and fruits helps to lower eye pressure.
• Regular moderate exercise and appropriate rest are important for illness.
• Fruits and vegetables, which contain vitamins A and C, help to improve vision and recover from the disease.