Pilocarpine is used most commonly in patients with:
A) glaucoma
B) hyperthyroidism
C) asthma
D) peptic ulcer
A) glaucoma
Pilocarpine is used most commonly in patients with glaucoma. Its trade name is Isopto-Carpine®, and it is a direct-acting cholinergic drug.
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