About acetylcholine chloride
Cholinergic miotic agent
Used for
- Causes rapid pupil constriction during eye surgery.
- May help prevent pupil dilation after surgery.
Usual adult dose
Usually 0.5–2 mL of 1% solution is instilled into the anterior chamber during surgery.
Common side effects
- Temporary eye inflammation or corneal swelling.
- Rarely, slow heartbeat, low blood pressure, or breathing difficulty.
Important warnings
- For intraocular use by trained eye-care professionals only.
- Not for injection into the bloodstream or use as eye drops.
- Effects may be reduced by certain anesthetics or anti-inflammatory medicines.
Pregnancy
Pregnancy safety is not well established; use is limited to medically necessary eye surgery.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding safety is not well established; systemic exposure after eye use is expected to be low.
Interactions
- Topical or systemic nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may reduce its pupil-constricting effect.
- Some anesthetics may alter its effects on the heart and circulation.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.