Miostat

Active Ingredient(s): Carbachol
FDA Approved: * September 28, 1972
Pharm Company: * ALCON
Category: Vision / Eye Health

* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".



Miostat Overview

Carbachol, also known as carbamylcholine and sold under the brand name Miostat among others, is a cholinomimetic drug that binds and activates acetylcholine receptors. Thus it is classified as a cholinergic agonist. It is primarily used for various ophthalmic purposes, such as for treating glaucoma, or for use during ophthalmic surgery. It is generally administered as an ophthalmic solution (i.e. eye drops). Carbachol produces effects comparable to those of V-series nerve agents if a massive ...

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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:

Carbachol
  • Solution: 0.01%, 0.75%, 1.5%, 3%
Note: Above list includes dosages for all drugs with the same combination of active ingredients.

NDC Database Records for Miostat: (1 result)

Sorted by National Drug Code
  • 0065-0023 Miostat .1 mg/ml Ophthalmic Solution by Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Other drugs which contain Carbachol or a similar ingredient: (4 results)