Carbachol Eye Injection

What is this medication?

CARBACHOL (kahr buh kawl) prevents and treats increased pressure of the eye after an eye procedure. It works by relaxing the muscles in the eye, which helps lower eye pressure.

This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions.

COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Carbastat, Miostat

What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• Difficulty urinating
• Heart disease
• Lung or breathing disease, like asthma
• Parkinson disease
• Stomach or intestine problems
• Thyroid disease
• An unusual or allergic reaction to carbachol, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• Breast-feeding
• Pregnant or trying to get pregnant

How should I use this medication?

This does not apply. This medication will be given by your care team in a hospital or clinic setting.

Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.

NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What may interact with this medication?

• Cyclopentolate

This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.

What should I watch for while using this medication?

Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

This medication 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 medication affects you.

If you wear contact lenses, ask your care team when you can use your lenses again.

What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

• Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
• New or worsening eye pain, redness, irritation, or discharge

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):

• Blurry vision
• Flushing
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Sweating

This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Where should I keep my medication?

This medication is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.