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Pilocarpine ,its cas register number is 92-13-7. It also can be called Isoptocarpine ; 2(3H)-Furanone, 3-ethyldihydro-4-((1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl)-, (3S-cis)- ; and (3S,4R)-3-Ethyl-4-[(1-methyl-1H-imidazol-5-yl)methyl]dihydro-2(3H)-furanon . It is available under several trade names such as: Isopto Carpine (Alcon), Diocarpine (Dioptic), Salagen (MGI Pharma), Ocusert Pilo-20 and -40 (Alza), Scheinpharm Pilocarpine (Schein Pharmaceutical), and Timpilo (Merck Frosst). In addition, it is given in moderate doses (about 2mg) to induce emesis in cats who have ingested foreign plants, foods, or drugs.
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