Miostat

Miostat

Miostat

What is Miostat?

Miostat (for the eye) is used to lower intraocular pressure after cataract surgery.

Miostat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Side effects of Miostat

If necessary, get emergency medical helpSigns of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; Swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Miostat can cause serious side effects. Call your doctor immediately if you have:

• new or sudden vision problems;

• Seeing “swimming” in your vision; or

• Problems urinating.

Common side effects of Miostat may include:

• blurred vision;

• flushing (warmth, redness, or tingling);

• stomach pain or upset stomach;

• Headache; or

• a tight feeling in the bladder.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Warnings

Before you are treated with Miostat, tell your doctor about all your medical conditions or allergies and all the medicines you are taking. Also, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. In some cases you may not be able to use this medicine or a dose adjustment or special precautions may be necessary.

Before you take this medicine

You should not be treated with Miostat if you are allergic to it.

To make sure Miostat is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• swelling of your iris (the colored part of your eye);

• a detached retina;

• heart failure;

• Asthma;

• a stomach ulcer;

• an overactive thyroid;

• problems urinating;

• Parkinson's disease; or

• an allergy to latex.

It is not known whether Miostat will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether Carbachol Ophthalmic passes into breast milk or whether it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding a baby.

How should I use Miostat?

Miostat is given as an injection into your eye. Your doctor will use medicine to numb your eye before the injection. You will receive this injection at your doctor's office or other clinic.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Because Miostat is administered by a healthcare professional during surgery, there is no daily dosing schedule.

What happens if I overdose?

Because Miostat is administered by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely.

What should I avoid after taking Miostat?

This medicine may cause blurred vision and affect your thinking or reactions. Be careful when driving or doing anything that requires your attention and clear vision.

What other drugs will affect Miostat?

Other medications you take orally or inject are unlikely to affect the carbachol used in the eyes. But many medications can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medications you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products.

More information

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Remember to keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the prescribed indication.