Cevimeline
Cevimeline Brand names, Cevimeline Analogs
Cevimeline Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Cevimeline Chemical_Formula
C10H17NOS
Cevimeline RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/cevimeline.htm
Cevimeline fda sheet
Cevimeline msds (material safety sheet)
Cevimeline Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Cevimeline Molecular Weight
489.565 g/mol
Cevimeline Melting Point
201-203 oC (HCl salt)
Cevimeline H2O Solubility
Very soluble
Cevimeline State
Solid
Cevimeline LogP
No information avaliable
Cevimeline Dosage Forms
Capsule (white, hard gelatin capsules of cevimeline hydrochloride containing 30 mg of cevimeline)
Cevimeline Indication
For the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren's Syndrome.
Cevimeline Pharmacology
Cevimeline is a cholinergic agonist which binds to muscarinic receptors. Muscarinic agonists in sufficient dosage can increase secretion of exocrine glands, such as salivary and sweat glands and increase tone of the smooth muscle in the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts.
Cevimeline Absorption
Rapidly absorbed with peak concentration after 1.5 to 2 hours
Cevimeline side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Cevimeline Patient Information
Patients should be informed that cevimeline may cause visual disturbances, especially at night, that could impair their ability to drive safely. If a patient sweats excessively while taking cevimeline, dehydration may develop. The patient should drink extra water and consult a health care provider.
Cevimeline Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
