Salagen Tablets
Chemical Name: SALAGEN PILOCARPINE (pye-loe-KAR-peen)
Common Salagen uses
This medicine is a cholinergic agent used to
treat dry mouth. It may also be used to
treat dry eyes in patients with Sjogren's
syndrome or other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
Before using Salagen
Some medicines or medical conditions may
interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR
DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are
taking. Inform your doctor of any other
medical conditions, including liver disease,
allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE
OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you
have a history of asthma or glaucoma.
Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any questions or concerns about taking
this medicine.
Salagen Directions
Follow the directions for using this
medicine provided by your doctor. DRINKING
EXTRA FLUIDS while you are taking this
medicine is recommended. Check with your
doctor or nurse for instructions. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat
and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS
MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it
is almost time for your next dose, skip the
missed dose and go back to your regular
dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at
once.
Salagen Cautions
IT
MAY TAKE 12 WEEKS for this medicine to work.
Do not stop using this medicine without
checking with your doctor. If your symptoms
do not improve or if they become worse,
check with your doctor. THIS MEDICINE MAY
CAUSE CHANGES IN YOUR VISION, especially at
night. Do not drive, operate machinery, or
do anything else that could be dangerous
unless you can see clearly. FOR WOMEN: IF
YOU PLAN ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with
your doctor the benefits and risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in
breast milk. DO NOT BREAST-FEED while taking
this medicine.
Possible side effects of Salagen
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during
treatment, include sweating, nausea, chills,
flushing, frequent urination, dizziness, or
weakness. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK
WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you
experience headache, excessive sweating,
excessive tears, abdominal pain, vomiting,
breathing problems, or change in heart rate.
If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted
side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction
checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
Check drug interactions
If you take too much Salagen
If
overdose is suspected, contact your local
poison control center or emergency room
immediately.
Additional Salagen information
DO
NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom
it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS
MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP
THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children.
IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED
PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your
supply runs out.
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