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Ophthalmology Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma e5e72788

True about pilocarpine is -

A
It acts by decreasing secretion from ciliary epithelium
B
Side effects include bitter taste and renal calculi
C
It is drug of choice for treatment of Angle closure Glaucoma
D
It is a hyperosmotic agent
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., It is drug of choice for treatment of Angle closure Glaucoma Pilocarpine:o Class-cholinomimetic.o Mechanism of Action- increased Aqueous Outflow Due To Opening Of Trabecular Meshwork Due To Ciliary Muscle Contraction.o Systemic Side Effects- Sweating, Salivation, Urinary Frequency, Diarrhea, Bronchospasm. o Ocular Side Effects- Blurred Vision, Miosis, Accommodative Spasm, Browache. o Drug of Choice For Acute Congestive Glaucoma is pilocarpine.

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