Salagen - Pilocarpine HCI - Dosage - Side Effects - Drug Interactions
Salagen tablets (pilocarpine HCI) drug information, dosage, side effects, interactions, and warnings. Salagen, generic drug name pilocarpine hydrochloride, is used to treat dry mouth symptoms in conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome. Pilocarpine ophthalmic eye solutions i.e. eye drops, eye gels or eye systems (Isopto Carpine, Pilocar) can increase the flow of eye fluid.
Dry Mouth - Guide to Dry Mouth
Dry mouth can be a sign of certain diseases and conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome. Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. Dry mouth is more than uncomfortable, it can lead to serious health problems.
Dry mouth can be a sign of certain diseases and conditions such as Sjogren's syndrome. Dry mouth is not a normal part of aging. Dry mouth is more than uncomfortable, it can lead to serious health problems.
Sjogren's Syndrome Screening Quiz
Sjogren's syndrome can occur as a primary condition or a secondary condition. Take our screening quiz and see if you have symptoms associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
Sjogren's syndrome can occur as a primary condition or a secondary condition. Take our screening quiz and see if you have symptoms associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
Guide to Sjogren's Syndrome
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. In Sjogren's syndrome, the immune system targets moisture-producing glands and causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. Other parts of the body can be affected as well, resulting in a wide range of possible symptoms.
Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease. In Sjogren's syndrome, the immune system targets moisture-producing glands and causes dryness in the mouth and eyes. Other parts of the body can be affected as well, resulting in a wide range of possible symptoms.
Drug Monograph: Salagen Tablets / Pilocarpine Products
Pilocarpine is an alkaloid derived from the leaflets of Pilocarpus microphyllus or jaborandi. The alkaloid was isolated in 1875, and its muscarinic activity was described shortly thereafter. Pilocarpine tablets (Salagen) were approved 2/17/98 in management of symptoms associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
Pilocarpine is an alkaloid derived from the leaflets of Pilocarpus microphyllus or jaborandi. The alkaloid was isolated in 1875, and its muscarinic activity was described shortly thereafter. Pilocarpine tablets (Salagen) were approved 2/17/98 in management of symptoms associated with Sjogren's syndrome.
Patient Education: Salagen / Pilocarpine tablets
Patient education for Salagen / pilocarpine tablets.
Patient education for Salagen / pilocarpine tablets.
Product Photographs: Pilocarpine Products
Photographs of pilocarpine products.
Photographs of pilocarpine products.
Approval Package: Salagen (pilocarpine HCL) Tablets
Approval package for Salagen (pilocarpine HCL) tablets, from FDA/Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Approval package for Salagen (pilocarpine HCL) tablets, from FDA/Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Drug Information: Salagen Tablets
Salagen tablets information and drug profile, from Drugs.com. Salagen tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction and the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's Syndrome.
Salagen tablets information and drug profile, from Drugs.com. Salagen tablets are indicated for the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction and the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's Syndrome.