Comparing Pilocar vs Lumigan
Pilocar | Lumigan |
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Pilocar (pilocarpine) | Lumigan (bimatoprost) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Glaucoma - Open Angle, Glaucoma - Narrow Angle, Production of Miosis, Glaucoma, Intraocular Hypertension. Pilocar may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Glaucoma - Open Angle, Intraocular Hypertension. Lumigan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Glaucoma, Open Angle
Intraocular Hypertension
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More about Pilocar (pilocarpine) | More about Lumigan (bimatoprost) | |
Generic Status | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
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Lumigan has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 25 ratings on Drugs.com. 30% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Pilocar side effects in more detail. |
See also: Lumigan side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | ||
N/A |
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Brand Names | ||
Other pilocarpine brands include: Adsorbocarpine, Akarpine, Isopto Carpine, Qlosi, Vuity | Other bimatoprost brands include: Durysta | |
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
N/A |
0.75 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 96 drugs are known to interact with Pilocar:
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A total of 7 drugs are known to interact with Lumigan:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
N/A |
March 16, 2001 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
N/A |
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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