Carbachol solution for eye injection
Carbachol solution for eye injection
What is this medicine?
CARBACHOL (kahr buh kawl) is used to decrease eye pressure during certain kinds of eye surgery.
How should I use this medicine?
This does not apply. This medicine will be given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
breathing problems
eye pain
fast, irregular heartbeat
nausea, vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
blurred vision
diarrhea
flushing
headache
sweating
What may interact with this medicine?
This medicine may interact with the following medications:
cyclopentolate
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
Where should I keep my medicine?
This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
difficulty urinating
heart disease
lung or breathing disease, like asthma
Parkinson's disease
stomach or intestine problems
thyroid disease
an unusual or allergic reaction to carbachol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
breast-feeding
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
This medicine can make your vision blurry. You may find it is difficult to see, especially at night. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that requires clear vision until you know how this medicine affects you.
If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor or health care professional when you can use your lenses again.
Updated:  
July 17, 2018