| pilocarpine | <chemistry> An alkaloid extracted from jaborandi (Pilocarpus pennatifolius) as a white amorphous or crystalline substance which has a peculiar effect on the vasomotor system. Origin: From NL. Pilocarpus pennatifolius jaborandi; L. Pilus hair + Gr. Fruit: cf. F. Pilocarpine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| pilocarpine esterase | <enzyme> Hydrolyzes pilocarpine to pilocarpic acid, probably not the same as acetylcholinesterase or butyrylcholinesterase Registry number: EC 3.1.1.- (26 Jun 1999) |
| tablets | Solid dosage forms, of varying weight, size, and shape, which may be molded or compressed, and which contain a medicinal substance in pure or diluted form. (12 Dec 1998) |
| tablets, enteric-coated | Tablets coated with material that delays release of the medication until after they leave the stomach. (12 Dec 1998) |