pilocarpine

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Pronunciation

IPA /ˌpaɪ.ləˈkɑɹˌpiːn/

Noun

pilocarpine noun

A miotic alkaloid C11H16N2O2 obtained from jaborandi that is used chiefly in the form of its hydrochloride or nitrate especially in the treatment of glaucoma.

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alkaloid hydrochloride pilocarpin pilocaine jaborine ibopamine piperocaine pinolcaine miotic pirnabine propipocaine cyclopamine piribedil pirolate picloxydine physostigmine

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