Understanding the Role: Is Pilocarpine a Muscarinic Agonist?
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Yes, pilocarpine is a direct-acting muscarinic agonist, mimicking the effects of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. It has been a mainstay in ophthalmology for over a century, and its mechanism involves direct stimulation of muscarinic acetylcholine receptors throughout the body.
