Does Pilocarpine Cause Muscle Contraction? A Pharmacological Deep Dive
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Used for over a century to treat glaucoma, pilocarpine is a well-established medication that affects millions. The core of its therapeutic action raises a key question for patients and clinicians: does pilocarpine cause muscle contraction to achieve its effects? The answer is a definitive yes, but with crucial specificity.
