Mio Chol Injection

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Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:08 AM (IST)

Mio Chol Injection belongs to a group of medicines called miotics. It is used for the treatment of glaucoma. It is used to decrease eye pressure during certain kinds of eye surgery.

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1 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Carbachol (0.01% w/v)

Marketer

Appasamy Ocular Device Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Mio Chol Injection must be administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or in a clinical setting. You should not self administer this medicine at home.

The common side effects include blurred vision, diarrhea, flushing, headache, and sweating. If these symptoms persist, inform your doctor. They may be able to suggest ways to prevent or reduce the side effects.

Uses of Mio Chol Injection

Glaucoma

Benefits of Mio Chol Injection

Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, the health of which is vital for good vision. This damage is often caused by an abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60 or older. Mio Chol Injection is used to reduce swelling and pressure inside the eye. This helps to prevent complications of glaucoma such as blindness and improves the vision.

Side effects of Mio Chol Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Mio Chol

Blurred vision
Diarrhea
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Headache
Sweating

How to use Mio Chol Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Mio Chol Injection works

Mio Chol Injection is a cholinergic agonist. It works by allowing excess aqueous humour (fluid in the eye) to drain from the eye, thereby lowering the increased eye pressure. It also helps reverse the effect of medicines that increase the size of the pupil.

Quick tips

Mio Chol Injection is given as an injection by the doctor during a clinical setting only.
It makes your vision blurry. Avoid driving or attention-seeking activity until you know how it affects you.
If you wear contact lenses, consult with your doctor when you can wear them or use them again.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Mio Chol Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Mio Chol Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mio Chol Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Mio Chol Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mio Chol Injection is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mio Chol Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Mio Chol Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Mio Chol Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

What is glaucoma?

A glaucoma is a group of eye disorders that damage the optic nerve, which is necessary for good vision. This damage is often caused by abnormally high pressure in your eye. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness for people over the age of 60.

Why is Mio Chol Injection used in glaucoma?

Mio Chol Injection is used to decrease pressure in the eye for people with glaucoma and thus reduce the risk of complete loss of vision.

Does Mio Chol Injection cause blurred vision?

When Mio Chol Injection is given in the eye(s) for the first time, it can make your eyes watery and may sometimes cause blurred vision. If this happens, it will quickly clear. Make sure you can see clearly again before you drive, or use tools or machines.

I am experiencing headaches after the start of the treatment with Mio Chol Injection. Is this normal?

Yes, headache is a common side-effect of Mio Chol Injection. You may ask your doctor to recommend a suitable painkiller. If the headache continues, speak with your doctor.

When should I seek a doctor’s advice?

You should contact your doctor immediately if you develop an eye infection, conjunctivitis, or an eyelid reaction. Also, you should inform the doctor if you have an eye injury or eye surgery. Discuss with your doctor if you have to continue using Mio Chol Injection.

Can I use Mio Chol Injection with contact lenses?

No, you should remove your contact lenses before the administration of this medicine. You can re-insert the lens 15 minutes after using Mio Chol Injection. Contact your doctor if there is any eye irritation that persists.

Can I use an eye drop along with Mio Chol Injection?

Always consult your doctor before using any eye drops along with Mio Chol Injection. It is advisable to give a gap of atleast 10-15 minutes between the two medications.

In which conditions the use of Mio Chol Injection should be avoided?

Use of Mio Chol Injection should be avoided in patients who are allergic to it or any of its components. However, if you are not aware of any allergy or if you are given this medicine for the first time, consult your doctor.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Quaternary Ammonium Compound

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine

References

Brown JH, Laiken N. Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 224.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 196-97.
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Patient concerns

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Glaucoma once occurs shd be treated life long. Visit glaucoma specialist

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Marketer details

Name: Appasamy Ocular Device Pvt Ltd
Address: 20,SBI Officers' colony, First Street, Arumbakkam, Chennai (Madras) - 600 106, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Mio Chol Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Mio Chol Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Mio Chol Injection

Benefits of Mio Chol Injection

Side effects of Mio Chol Injection

How to use Mio Chol Injection

How Mio Chol Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is glaucoma?

Why is Mio Chol Injection used in glaucoma?

Does Mio Chol Injection cause blurred vision?

I am experiencing headaches after the start of the treatment with Mio Chol Injection. Is this normal?

When should I seek a doctor’s advice?

Can I use Mio Chol Injection with contact lenses?

Can I use an eye drop along with Mio Chol Injection?

In which conditions the use of Mio Chol Injection should be avoided?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

Patient concerns

Golucoma in eye pain in eye both

Eye pressure since 2 years. Diabetic patient.timilol eye drops using.remedy pls

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