Carbachol ophthalmic and Dinoprostone

• Generic Name: carbachol ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Isopto Carbachol, Miostat, Carboptic, Carbastat

Carbachol lowers pressure in the eye by increasing the amount of fluid that drains from the eye.

Carbachol ophthalmic (for the eye) is used to reduce pressure inside the eye after cataract surgery.

Carbachol ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: dinoprostone topical
• Dosage Forms: vaginal insert
• Other Brand Names: Cervidil, Prepidil, Prostin E2

Dinoprostone is a prostaglandin, a hormone-like substance that is naturally produced by tissues in the body.

Dinoprostone topical is used in a pregnant woman to relax the muscles of the cervix (opening of the uterus) in preparation for inducing labor at the end of a pregnancy.

Dinoprostone topical may be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.