Cholinergic Agonists

Cholinergic agonists are used to treat dry mouth, glaucoma, and to cause constriction of the pupil. They work by increasing saliva production and by lowering pressure in the eye.

Why are cholinergic agonists prescribed?

Dry Mouth (100%)
Dry Eye (0%)
Glaucoma (0%)
PKU (0%)
Eye Pressure (0%)
Presbyopia (0%)

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Key takeaways

Cholinergic agonists are used to treat dry mouth in certain conditions and to improve near vision in presbyopia. These medications work by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system, which increases saliva production, reduces eye pressure, and improves focus for close-up tasks. Cholinergic agonists come in different forms, including oral tablets and eye drops. Examples include pilocarpine (Salagen), cevimeline (Evoxac), and pilocarpine eye drops (Vuity). Your prescriber can help you choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Cholinergic Agonists medications

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Vuity (pilocarpine)

as low as$25

Vuity (pilocarpine) is used to treat presbyopia. There are currently no generic alternatives for vuity. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.

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Salagen (pilocarpine)

as low as$25

PILOCARPINE treats dry mouth. It works by increasing the amount of saliva in the mouth, which makes it easier to speak and swallow.

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Evoxac (cevimeline)

as low as$52

CEVIMELINE treats dry mouth. It works by increasing the amount of saliva in the mouth, which makes it easier to speak and swallow.

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Miostat

as low as$50

CARBACHOL prevents and treats increased pressure of the eye after an eye procedure. It works by relaxing the muscles in the eye, which helps lower eye pressure.

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Tyrvaya

as low as$663

Tyrvaya (varenicline solution) is used to treat dry eyes. There are currently no generic alternatives for Tyrvaya. It may be covered by your Medicare or insurance plan, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices could help offset the cost.

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Qlosi

Qlosi is part of the Cholinergic Agonists class and treats Presbyopia. Cholinergic agonists are used to treat dry mouth, glaucoma, and to cause constriction of the pupil. They work by increasing saliva production and by lowering pressure in the eye. Qlosi is only available as a brand name drug.

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Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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