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Brand names,
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Analogs
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Brand Names Mixture
- E-Pilo 1 Ophthalmic Solution (Epinephrine bitartrate + Pilocarpine hydrochloride)
- E-Pilo 2 Ophthalmic Solution (Epinephrine bitartrate + Pilocarpine hydrochloride)
- E-Pilo 4 Ophthalmic Solution (Epinephrine Bitartrate + Pilocarpine Hydrochloride)
- E-Pilo 6 Ophthalmic Solution (Epinephrine Bitartrate + Pilocarpine Hydrochloride)
- E-Pilo-1 Oph Soln (Epinephrine Bitartrate + Pilocarpine Hydrochloride)
- E-Pilo-2 Oph Soln (Epinephrine Bitartrate + Pilocarpine Hydrochloride)
- E-Pilo-4 Oph Soln (Epinephrine Bitartrate + Pilocarpine Hydrochloride)
- E-Pilo-6 Oph Soln (Epinephrine Bitartrate + Pilocarpine Hydrochloride)
- Timpilo 2 (Pilocarpine Hydrochloride + Timolol Maleate)
- Timpilo 4 (Pilocarpine Hydrochloride + Timolol Maleate)
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Chemical_Formula
C11H16N2O2
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RX_link
http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic3/salagen.htm
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fda sheet
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msds (material safety sheet)
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Synthesis Reference
Preobrashenski et al., Ber. 66, 1187 (1933)
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Molecular Weight
208.257 g/mol
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Melting Point
34 oC
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H2O Solubility
1000 mg/ml
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State
Solid
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LogP
1.02
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Dosage Forms
Drops; Gel; Implant; Liquid; Solution
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Indication
For the treatment of radiation-induced dry mouth (xerostomia) and symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjögrens syndrome.
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Pharmacology
Pilocarpine is a choline ester miotic and a positively charged quaternary ammonium compound. Pilocarpine, in appropriate dosage, can increase secretion by the exocrine glands. The sweat, salivary, lacrimal, gastric, pancreatic, and intestinal glands and the mucous cells of the respiratory tract may be stimulated. When applied topically to the eye as a single dose it causes miosis, spasm of accommodation, and may cause a transitory rise in intraocular pressure followed by a more persistent fall. Dose-related smooth muscle stimulation of the intestinal tract may cause increased tone, increased motility, spasm, and tenesmus. Bronchial smooth muscle tone may increase. The tone and motility of urinary tract, gallbladder, and biliary duct smooth muscle may be enhanced. Pilocarpine may have paradoxical effects on the cardiovascular system. The expected effect of a muscarinic agonist is vasodepression, but administration of pilocarpine may produce hypertension after a brief episode of hypotension. Bradycardia and tachycardia have both been reported with use of pilocarpine.
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Absorption
There was a decrease in the rate of absorption of pilocarpine from SALAGEN Tablets when taken with a high fat meal by 12 healthy male volunteers
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side effects and Toxicity
No information avaliable
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Patient Information
Patients should be informed that pilocarpine may cause visual disturbances, especially at night, that could impair
their ability to drive safely.
If a patient sweats excessively while taking pilocarpine hydrochloride and cannot drink enough liquid, the patient
should consult a physician. Dehydration may develop.
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Organisms Affected
Humans and other mammals