General Information of Drug (ID: DMV9ADG)

Drug Name
Pilocarpine
Synonyms
Adsorbocarpine; Almocarpine; Epicar; Isopilocarpine; Isoptocarpine; Miocarpine; Ocusert; Pilagan; Pilocarpin; Pilocarpol; Pilokarpin; Pilokarpol; Pilostat; Salagen; Spersacarpine; Syncarpine; Amistura P; Isopto carpine; Minims Pilocarpine; Ocusert pilo; Pilocarpine HCl; Pilocarpine chloride; Pilocarpine nitrate; Ocusert P 20;Beta-Pilocarpine hydrochloride; Diocarpine (TN); Isopto Carpine (TN); Mi-Pilo; Miocarpine (TN); Ocu-Carpine; Ocusert Pilo-40; Ocusert pilo-20; Pilocarpine (TN); Pilopine HS (TN); Piloptic-1; Piloptic-2; Piloptic-3; Piloptic-4; Piloptic-6; Salagen (TN); Scheinpharm (TN); Timpilo (TN); Ocusert Pilo-20 (TN); Ocusert pilo-20 (TN); P.V. Carpine Liquifilm; Pilocarpine (JAN/USP); Pilocarpine [USAN:BAN:JAN]; Piloptic-1/2; Pilocarpine Mononitrate, (3S-cis)-Isomer; Pilocarpine, Monohydrochloride, (3S-cis)-Isomer; Imidazole-5-butyric acid, alpha-ethyl-beta-(hydroxymethyl)-1-methyl-, gamma-lactone; (+)-Pilocarpine; (3S,4R)-3-ethyl-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; (3S,4R)-3-ethyl-4-[(3-methylimidazol-4-yl)methyl]oxolan-2-one; (3S,4R)-3-ethyldihydro-4-((1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl)-2(3H)-furanone; (3S-cis)-3-Ethyldihydro-4-((1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl)-2(3H)-furanone; (3S-cis)-3-ethyldihydro-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]-2(3H)-furanone; 3-Ethyl-4-(3-methyl-3H-imidazol-4-ylmethyl)dihydrofuran-2-one; 3-Ethyl-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]dihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 3-Ethyl-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]dihydrofuran-2(3H)-one; 3-ethyl-4-((1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl)dihydro-2(3H)-furanone; 3-ethyl-4-[(3-methylimidazol-4-yl)methyl]oxolan-2-one
Indication
Disease Entry ICD 11 Status REF
Glaucoma/ocular hypertension 9C61 Approved [1], [2]
Therapeutic Class
Cholinergic Agents
Drug Type
Small molecular drug
Structure
3D MOL 2D MOL
#Ro5 Violations (Lipinski): 0 Molecular Weight (mw) 208.26
Topological Polar Surface Area (xlogp) 1.1
Rotatable Bond Count (rotbonds) 3
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count (hbonddonor) 0
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count (hbondacc) 3
ADMET Property
Half-life
The concentration or amount of drug in body reduced by one-half in 0.76 hours [3]
Metabolism
The drug is metabolized via plasma [4]
Chemical Identifiers
Formula
C11H16N2O2
IUPAC Name
(3S,4R)-3-ethyl-4-[(3-methylimidazol-4-yl)methyl]oxolan-2-one
Canonical SMILES
CC[C@H]1[C@H](COC1=O)CC2=CN=CN2C
InChI
InChI=1S/C11H16N2O2/c1-3-10-8(6-15-11(10)14)4-9-5-12-7-13(9)2/h5,7-8,10H,3-4,6H2,1-2H3/t8-,10-/m0/s1
InChIKey
QCHFTSOMWOSFHM-WPRPVWTQSA-N
Cross-matching ID
PubChem CID
5910
ChEBI ID
CHEBI:8207
CAS Number
92-13-7
DrugBank ID
DB01085
TTD ID
D06HLY
VARIDT ID
DR00888
INTEDE ID
DR1285
ACDINA ID
D00530

Molecular Interaction Atlas of This Drug


Drug Therapeutic Target (DTT)
DTT Name DTT ID UniProt ID MOA REF
Muscarinic acetylcholine receptor M5 (CHRM5) TTH18TF ACM5_HUMAN Agonist [5], [6]

Drug-Metabolizing Enzyme (DME)
DME Name DME ID UniProt ID MOA REF
Cytochrome P450 3A4 (CYP3A4) DE4LYSA CP3A4_HUMAN Substrate [7]
Cytochrome P450 2A6 (CYP2A6) DEJVYAZ CP2A6_HUMAN Substrate [8]
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Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) Information of This Drug

Coadministration of a Drug Treating the Disease Different from Pilocarpine (Comorbidity)
DDI Drug Name DDI Drug ID Severity Mechanism Comorbidity REF
Mepyramine DMB4SFH Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Mepyramine. Allergic/hypersensitivity disorder [4A80-4A8Z] [35]
Phenyltoloxamine DMKAEQW Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Phenyltoloxamine. Allergic/hypersensitivity disorder [4A80-4A8Z] [35]
Desipramine DMT2FDC Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Desipramine. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder [6A05] [35]
Umeclidinium DM4E8O9 Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Umeclidinium. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [CA22] [36]
Tiotropium DMFDC0Q Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Tiotropium. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [CA22] [36]
Revefenacin DMMP5SI Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Revefenacin. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [CA22] [36]
OPC-34712 DMHG57U Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with OPC-34712. Depression [6A70-6A7Z] [35]
Clomipramine DMINRKW Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Clomipramine. Depression [6A70-6A7Z] [35]
Doxepin DMPI98T Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Doxepin. Depression [6A70-6A7Z] [35]
Mepenzolate DM8YU2F Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Mepenzolate. Digestive system disease [DE2Z] [36]
Solifenacin DMG592Q Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Solifenacin. Functional bladder disorder [GC50] [36]
Belladonna DM2RBWK Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Belladonna. Infectious gastroenteritis/colitis [1A40] [36]
ITI-007 DMUQ1DO Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with ITI-007. Insomnia [7A00-7A0Z] [35]
Siponimod DM2R86O Major Increased risk of atrioventricular block by the combination of Pilocarpine and Siponimod. Multiple sclerosis [8A40] [37]
Fingolimod DM5JVAN Moderate Increased risk of atrioventricular block by the combination of Pilocarpine and Fingolimod. Multiple sclerosis [8A40] [38]
Ozanimod DMT6AM2 Moderate Increased risk of bradycardia by the combination of Pilocarpine and Ozanimod. Multiple sclerosis [8A40] [39]
Phenindamine DMDTC7R Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Phenindamine. Nasopharyngitis [CA00] [35]
Cyclizine DM9G7BS Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Cyclizine. Nausea/vomiting [MD90] [36]
Flavoxate DMKV4NL Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Flavoxate. Pain [MG30-MG3Z] [36]
Orphenadrine DMW542E Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Orphenadrine. Parkinsonism [8A00] [35]
Methylscopolamine DM5VWOB Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Methylscopolamine. Peptic ulcer [DA61] [36]
Levomepromazine DMIKFEL Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Levomepromazine. Psychotic disorder [6A20-6A25] [35]
Quetiapine DM1N62C Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Quetiapine. Schizophrenia [6A20] [35]
Aripiprazole DM3NUMH Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Aripiprazole. Schizophrenia [6A20] [35]
Molindone DMAH70G Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Molindone. Schizophrenia [6A20] [35]
Thiothixene DMDINC4 Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Thiothixene. Schizophrenia [6A20] [35]
Pimozide DMW83TP Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Pimozide. Schizophrenia [6A20] [35]
Chlorpheniramine DM5URA2 Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Chlorpheniramine. Vasomotor/allergic rhinitis [CA08] [35]
Trimeprazine DMEMV9D Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Trimeprazine. Vasomotor/allergic rhinitis [CA08] [35]
Acrivastine DMTIGA0 Moderate Antagonize the effect of Pilocarpine when combined with Acrivastine. Vasomotor/allergic rhinitis [CA08] [35]
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Drug Inactive Ingredient(s) (DIG) and Formulation(s) of This Drug

DIG
DIG Name DIG ID PubChem CID Functional Classification
FD&C blue no. 2 E00446 2723854 Colorant
Stearic acid E00079 5281 Emulsifying agent; Solubilizing agent; Viscosity-controlling agent; lubricant
Polyvinyl alcohol E00666 Not Available Coating agent; Emulsion stabilizing agent; Film/Membrane-forming agent
Propylene glycol E00040 1030 Antimicrobial preservative; Humectant; Plasticizing agent; Solvent
Silicon dioxide E00670 Not Available Anticaking agent; Opacifying agent; Viscosity-controlling agent
Talc E00520 16211421 Anticaking agent; Diluent; Glidant; lubricant
Titanium dioxide E00322 26042 Coating agent; Colorant; Opacifying agent
Triacetin E00080 5541 Humectant; Plasticizing agent; Solvent
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Pharmaceutical Formulation
Formulation Name Drug Dosage Dosage Form Route
Pilocarpine 5 mg tablet 5 mg Oral Tablet Oral
Pilocarpine 7.5 mg tablet 7.5 mg Oral Tablet Oral
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