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pilocarpine hydrochloride

pilocarpine hydrochloride (PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
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Drug details — pilocarpine hydrochloride
US status
approved
Class
Route
OPHTHALMIC
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0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

pilocarpine hydrochloride (PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN pilocarpine hydrochloride
Brand PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Mechanism Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 agonist
Target Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1
Route OPHTHALMIC
Formulation GEL

Mechanism of action

Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M3 agonist

Primary target: Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

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Frequently asked questions

What is pilocarpine hydrochloride?

pilocarpine hydrochloride (PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE) is a muscarinic acetylcholine receptor m3 agonist. Associated with Amneal Pharma Europe Ltd. Route of administration: ophthalmic. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for pilocarpine hydrochloride?

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE is a marketed brand name for pilocarpine hydrochloride. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of pilocarpine hydrochloride?

pilocarpine hydrochloride has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.