Definition
pilocarpines
noun
- Plural of pilocarpine; alkaloid compounds derived from the jaborandi plant, used in medicine to stimulate salivation and treat glaucoma.
Usage: pharmaceutical/medical term; typically used in plural when referring to multiple forms or preparations
Examples
- The ophthalmologist prescribed pilocarpines to reduce intraocular pressure in the patient's glaucoma.
- Different pilocarpines formulations are available as eye drops and oral medications.
- Pilocarpines work by stimulating muscarinic receptors in the eye.
- The pharmacy stocked several brands of pilocarpines for treating dry mouth in cancer patients.