Date:
February 7, 2022
Issue #:
1643
Summary:
The FDA has approved Vuity (Abbvie), a 1.25%
ophthalmic solution of the muscarinic receptor
agonist pilocarpine hydrochloride, for treatment of
presbyopia in adults. Pilocarpine 1%, 2%, and 4%
ophthalmic solutions (Isopto Carpine, and others)
have been available for years for treatment of
glaucoma, but local and systemic adverse effects
have limited their use.
ophthalmic solution of the muscarinic receptor
agonist pilocarpine hydrochloride, for treatment of
presbyopia in adults. Pilocarpine 1%, 2%, and 4%
ophthalmic solutions (Isopto Carpine, and others)
have been available for years for treatment of
glaucoma, but local and systemic adverse effects
have limited their use.
