noun
- a poisonous alkaloid obtained from jaborandi leaves, used in medicine especially to treat glaucoma and dry mouth
Usage: medical; pharmaceutical
Examples
- The doctor prescribed pilocarpine eye drops to reduce the patient’s intraocular pressure.
- Pilocarpine is commonly used to treat glaucoma by constricting the pupil.
- The medication contains pilocarpine as its active ingredient.
- Researchers studied the effects of pilocarpine on salivary gland function.
- The ophthalmologist explained how pilocarpine works to improve fluid drainage in the eye.
- Pilocarpine tablets can help patients with severe dry mouth conditions.