What is the dosing for cholinergic agonists?

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What is the dosing for cholinergic agonists?

Explanation:
Cholinergic agonists used in glaucoma to increase outflow act for a relatively short time, so they need to be dosed frequently to keep a steady effect. Four times daily ensures the drug’s action on the ciliary muscle and trabecular outflow is maintained through the day. More infrequent dosing—like once daily, twice daily, or at bedtime—would let the drug wear off and reduce control of intraocular pressure. This is why the standard schedule is four times daily (QID).

Cholinergic agonists used in glaucoma to increase outflow act for a relatively short time, so they need to be dosed frequently to keep a steady effect. Four times daily ensures the drug’s action on the ciliary muscle and trabecular outflow is maintained through the day. More infrequent dosing—like once daily, twice daily, or at bedtime—would let the drug wear off and reduce control of intraocular pressure. This is why the standard schedule is four times daily (QID).

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