Cat · Felis catus · typical adult weight 2.50–7.00 kg
Pilocarpine Ophthalmic is used in cat for Glaucoma, KCS (oral pilocarpine). Routes documented in cat: TOPICAL (ophthalmic). A typical adult cat weighs 2.50–7.00 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Pilocarpine Ophthalmic in cat, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Trade names: Isopto Carpine
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Duration | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPICAL (ophthalmic) | 0 1 drop per eye | q6-8h | Continuous | Glaucoma, KCS (oral pilocarpine) | Weak | Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed |
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Direct-acting parasympathomimetic that contracts ciliary muscle and iris sphincter, causing miosis and opening trabecular meshwork to increase aqueous outflow.
Causes miosis, brow ache (in humans), and potential systemic cholinergic effects. Mostly replaced by latanoprost for glaucoma. May worsen uveitis.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for cat may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Why a species-specific page? Pilocarpine Ophthalmic pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in cat — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.