Drug details

Humorsol (demecarium)

type of Cholinesterase Inhibitors

Humorsol (demecarium bromide) Ophthalmic Solution is a cholinesterase inhibitor used to treat glaucoma by lowering the pressure inside the eye. Humorsol ophthalmic is also used for other conditions that require increased fluid outflow from the eye, after surgical iridectomy, and for certain eye disorders involving eye accommodation (focusing). The brand name Humorsol is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• hives,
• difficulty breathing,
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
• diarrhea,
• shortness of breath,
• decreased vision,
• muscle weakness, and
• abdominal cramps,
• excessive sweating,
• increase in “floaters” in your visual field,
• retinal detachment,
• blindness,
• increased saliva,
• urinary incontinence,
• irregular heartbeat

The following drugs are related to Humorsol, either as a replacement or used together:

• Alphagan-P (brimonidine tartrate)
• Cosopt (dorzolamide hydrochloride-timolol maleate ophthalmic solution)
• Izba (travoprost ophthalmic solution)
• Xalatan (latanoprost ophthalmic)
• Zioptan (tafluprost)

The following supplements are related to Humorsol, and may be used together with the drug:

• Marijuana (s.)
• Ginkgo (s.)