Carboptic Side Effects
Please note - some side effects for Carboptic may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.
Side Effects of Carboptic - for the Consumer
Carboptic Drops
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Carboptic Drops:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Carboptic Drops:Increased tear production; sensitivity to light; temporary blurred vision; temporary burning or stinging.
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bladder tightness; change in vision; cloudy vision; eye irritation; eye or eyelid swelling; eye pain or redness; flushing; headache; increased sweating; irregular heartbeat; persistent blurred vision; stomach cramps.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
TopSide Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects have included cardiac arrhythmia and hypotension.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included epigastric distress, abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Ocular
Ocular side effects of carbachol injection have included corneal clouding, persistent bullous keratopathy, retinal detachment, and postoperative iritis following cataract extraction. Ocular side effects of carbachol drops have included transient stringing and burning, irritation of the eyes, temporary decrease in visual acuity due to ciliary spasm, and transient ciliary and conjunctival injection.
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included exacerbation of bronchial asthma.
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included flushing, sweating, headache, syncope, and salivation.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects have included tightness in the urinary bladder and frequent urge to urinate.
TopMore Carboptic resources
- Carboptic Concise Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)
- Carboptic Drops MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Carbastat Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Carbastat Ocular MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Isopto Carbachol Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Miostat Prescribing Information (FDA)
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