Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Brand names, Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Analogs
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Brand Names Mixture
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Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Chemical_Formula
C10H17NOS
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/cevimeline.htm
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate fda sheet
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate msds (material safety sheet)
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Synthesis Reference
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Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Molecular Weight
489.565 g/mol
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Melting Point
201-203 oC (HCl salt)
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate H2O Solubility
Very soluble
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate State
Solid
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate LogP
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Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Dosage Forms
Capsule (white, hard gelatin capsules of cevimeline hydrochloride containing 30 mg of cevimeline)
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate Indication
For the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren's Syndrome.
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate 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 hydrate Absorption
Rapidly absorbed with peak concentration after 1.5 to 2 hours
Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate side effects and Toxicity
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Cevimeline hydrochloride hydrate 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 hydrate Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals
