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