Pilostat and Urso Forte

• Generic Name: pilocarpine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Isopto Carpine, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6

Pilocarpine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.

Pilostat (for the eyes) is used to treat glaucoma or ocular hypertension (high pressure inside the eye).

Pilostat may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ursodiol
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Actigall, Urso, Urso Forte, Urso DS

Urso Forte is a bile acid that decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. This medicine helps break down cholesterol that has formed into stones in the gallbladder. This medicine also increases bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.

Urso Forte is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Urso Forte capsules are used to treat small gallstones in people who cannot have gallbladder surgery, and to prevent gallstones in overweight patients undergoing rapid weight loss. This medicine capsules are not for treating gallstones that are calcified.

Urso Forte may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.