echothiophate iodide (Phospholine iodide)

Introduction

Tradename: Phospholine iodide.

Indications

• open-angle glaucoma
• esotropia

Dosage

• 1 drop OU BID-TID.

Solution: 0.03%, 0.06%, 0.125%, 0.25% (5 mL).

Adverse effects

• not common (1-10%)
  • stinging, burning, myopia, blurred vision
• uncomon (< 1%)
  • bradycardia, hypotension, flushing, dyspnea, retinal detachment, diaphoresis, muscle weakness, nausea/vomiting, diarrhea, browache, miosis, eyelid twitching, watery eyes

More general terms

• miotic agent

Database

• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=10547
• PubChem: http://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/summary/summary.cgi?cid=10548