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Salagen Tablet Description :-
Pilocarpine ( pye-loe-KAR-peen) tablets are used to treat dryness of the mouth and throat caused by a decrease in the amount of saliva that may occur after radiation treatment for cancer of the head and neck or in patients with Sjogren's syndrome. This medicine may help you speak without having to sip liquids. It may also help with chewing, tasting, and swallowing. This medicine may reduce your need for other oral comfort agents, such as hard candy, sugarless gum, or artificial saliva agents.
Salage Tablet also used as a treatment for the symptoms of dry mouth associated with Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that damages the body's moisture-producing glands.
Pilocarpine may also be used to treat dryness of the eyes caused by Sjogren's syndrome
Following should be considered Before Using This Medicine :-
Allergies — Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to pilocarpine taken by mouth or used in the eye. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.
Pregnancy — Pilocarpine has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in animals have shown that pilocarpine, when given in very high doses, may cause birth defects. Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
Breast Feeding — It is not known whether pilocarpine passes into the breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Children — Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients and there is no specific information comparing use of pilocarpine in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults — This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Other medicines — Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are using pilocarpine, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following :-
Other medical problems — The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of pilocarpine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Asthma, bronchitis, or other breathing problems, or
- Gallbladder problems or
- Glaucoma, angle closure, or
- Heart or blood vessel disease or
- Iritis (inflammation of the iris [colored part] of the eye) or
- Kidney problems or
- Mental problems or
- Peptic ulcer disease, acute—Pilocarpine may make the condition worse
- Retinal detachment, tendency for, or
- Retinal disease—Pilocarpine may increase the risk of a detached retina
Proper Use of This Medicine :-
Take this medicine only as directed. Do not take it more often and do not take a larger dose than directed. To do so may increase the chance of side effects.
It is important that you visit your dentist regularly even though this medicine may make your dry mouth feel better. Having a dry mouth condition makes you more likely to have dental and other mouth problems.
Dosing :—
The dose of pilocarpine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average dose of pilocarpine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose :—
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage :—
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Store away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
- Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Precautions While Using Pilocarpine :-
This medicine may cause difficulty in reading or other vision problems, especially at night. It may also cause some people to become dizzy or lightheaded. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert or able to see well. If these reactions are especially bothersome, check with your doctor.
This medicine may cause you to sweat more than is usual. If you do, it is important that you drink extra liquids to offset this sweating so you do not lose too much fluid and become dehydrated. Check with your doctor if you are not sure how much extra liquid to drink or if you cannot drink as much liquid as you should.
Side Effects of Pilocarpine :-
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur More info...
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome More info...
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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