Description
Non-selective muscarinic and nicotinic receptor
Actions
Used as an ocular agent it causes miosis and increases aqueous humor outflow
Indications
Open angle glaucoma
Toxicity
Overdose could cause effects similar to nerve gas (SLUDGE DUMBBELSS) but as a topical agent this is unlikely
Other Facts
Topical, not broken down efficiently by acetylcholinesterase, therefore long duration of activity