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What muscle does pilocarpine act on?

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Pilocarpine, a medication used for over a century, is a direct-acting cholinergic agonist that significantly impacts smooth muscle tissue throughout the body, particularly in the eyes. Its primary action explains exactly what muscle pilocarpine acts on to constrict the pupil and facilitate fluid drainage for therapeutic effects.