Carbachol (Ophthalmic Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare
  • Veil or curtain appearing across part of vision
Symptoms of too much medicine being absorbed into the body
  • Diarrhea, stomach cramps or pain, or vomiting
  • Fainting
  • Flushing or redness of face
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Increased sweating
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Shortness of breath, wheezing, or tightness in chest
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Watering of mouth

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Blurred vision or change in near or distance vision
  • Eye pain
  • Stinging or burning of the eye
Less common
  • Headache
  • Irritation or redness of eyes
  • Twitching of eyelids

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions
DR600301 Portions of this document last updated: Nov. 1, 2011

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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