P2E1

Drug Name: P2E1

P2E1 DESCRIPTION:
PILOCARPINE WITH EPINEPHRINE - OPHTHALMIC (pie-low-KAR-peen WITH ep-in-EFF-rin, off-THAL-mick)

COMMON P2E1 BRAND NAME(S):
E-Pilo-1, P1E1

P2E1 SIDE EFFECTS:
P2E1 may temporarily sting or burn your eyes for a minute or two when applied. Other side effects reported include brow ache, tearing and sensitivity to light. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Vision may be temporarily blurred or unstable for a period after applying eye drops. Use caution if driving or performing duties requiring clear vision. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, eye pain, swelling in or around the eyes, vision problems, breathing trouble, rapid or pounding heartbeat, abnormal pulse, headache or dizziness while using P2E1. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE P2E1:
P2E1: Apply P2E1 to the eye as directed. Try to take it at the same time each day to get into a routine of taking this. Do not stop taking P2E1 without first consulting your doctor. Apply eye drops to the affected eye(s) as follows: Wash hands first. To avoid contamination, be careful not to touch the dropper or let it touch your eye. Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch. Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops. Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes. Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure. This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye. Try not to blink and do not rub the eye. Do not rinse the dropper. Wash hands after use. If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.

P2E1 USES:
P2E1 is used to treat glaucoma and to reduce intraocular pressure (eye pressure).

P2E1 PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing heart disease, asthma, ulcers, lung disease, thyroid disease, muscle disease or any allergies. P2E1 should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

P2E1 DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any heart medication, blood pressure medication, or any other eye medication. If you are scheduled for any surgery, be sure your doctor knows you are taking P2E1. It may be necessary to stop using this for a short time. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

P2E1 OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. Symptoms of overdose may include headache, irregular heartbeat, fast pulse, lack of feeling alert, increased saliva, increased sweating, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

P2E1 NOTES:
Your intraocular (eye) pressure will be monitored routinely to check the effectiveness of P2E1.

MISSED P2E1 DOSE:
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

P2E1 STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Discard this if the solution turns brown, cloudy or contains particles.