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Pilogen5mg

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Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Strip (10 Tablet)

৳ 10/unit

Pack: ৳ 100

At a glance

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is used for treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth which makes speaking and swallowing easier. Pilocarpine Hydrochloride should be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at the same time of each day to get maximum benefit from it. Do not stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms. The common side effects include sweating, frequent urge to urinate and chills. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen or any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, please inform your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from liver or kidney diseases as dose adjustment may be required. It is not advised to drive after taking this medicine as it may decrease your alertness making you feel dizzy and can affect your vision. Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is a cholinergic agonist. It works by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body thereby increasing the production of saliva, tears, sweat, digestive juices and other secretions.

Indications

• Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

Mechanism of action

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is a cholinergic agonist. It works by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body thereby increasing the production of saliva, tears, sweat, digestive juices and other secretions.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pilocarpine Hydrochloride may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Side effects

Common: • Sweating • Frequent urge to urinate • Chills

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Pilocarpine Hydrochloride may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pilocarpine Hydrochloride. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Pilocarpine Hydrochloride may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Use in lactation

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Pilocarpine Hydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Pilocarpine Hydrochloride should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Common questions

What treatment for tounge cancer ? Surgery, chemotherapy, Radiotherapy Depends on stage of cancer Is Radiotherapy necessary for breast Cancer After 6 cycle of chemotherapy But for not all cases Sir mere neck me dard rhta h, me tamaku khaati thi kya Ye cancer k lakshan h Pain may be sign for cancer, do you have any swelling on neck or in mouth along with that I want to know the symptoms of cancer as I am a smoker Symptoms for cancer depends upon which organ involved. For smokers , definitely chronic , they have possibility to develop lung cancer, head and neck cancers, oesophagus cancer, pancreatic cancer, stomach cancer and so more on. General symptoms would be like loss of appetite, weight loss, low grade fever in some cases, chronic cough for long time. cancer patient want radiotherapy after 4 chemotherapy please tell best centet It's in Mumbai I am sending the reports for throat infection i tried to consult many doctors but everyone refuse to take the case. So plz tell me what to do as soon as possible. See there is cancer which require radiotherapy and chemotherapy.Visit radiation oncologist near you reducing weight,not feeling hungry Appears to be Stage 4 lung cancer. You would require chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy for the management. Dry ness in mouth , dry lip , for side effects of isotretinoin tablet Everything is fine except low vit d3, mouth dryness can be because of dehydration or sjogren syndrome

⚠️ This information is for educational purposes only — not a substitute for medical advice. Consult a registered physician before taking any medicine.