Cevimeline hydrochloride
Cevimeline hydrochloride Brand names, Cevimeline hydrochloride Analogs
Cevimeline hydrochloride Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
Cevimeline hydrochloride Chemical_Formula
C10H17NOS
Cevimeline hydrochloride RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/cevimeline.htm
Cevimeline hydrochloride fda sheet
Cevimeline hydrochloride msds (material safety sheet)
Cevimeline hydrochloride Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
Cevimeline hydrochloride Molecular Weight
489.565 g/mol
Cevimeline hydrochloride Melting Point
201-203 oC (HCl salt)
Cevimeline hydrochloride H2O Solubility
Very soluble
Cevimeline hydrochloride State
Solid
Cevimeline hydrochloride LogP
No information avaliable
Cevimeline hydrochloride Dosage Forms
Capsule (white, hard gelatin capsules of cevimeline hydrochloride containing 30 mg of cevimeline)
Cevimeline hydrochloride Indication
For the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren's Syndrome.
Cevimeline hydrochloride 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 hydrochloride Absorption
Rapidly absorbed with peak concentration after 1.5 to 2 hours
Cevimeline hydrochloride side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
Cevimeline hydrochloride 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 hydrochloride Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
