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Pilogen 5mg Tablet 10pcs

Generic: Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

Type: Tablet

Pack Size: 10 Pcs

Pilocarpine Hydrochloride 5mg Tablet-Manages dry mouth or eyes:

  • Induced by radiotherapy given for head and neck cancer
  • Occurring in Sjogren's syndrome

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✅ Description:

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Pilogen makes your body produce more saliva, tears, sweat, gastric juices and mucus by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body.

Safety Advices


Alcohol
UNSAFE

Avoid consumption of alcohol while using Pilogen 5.


Pregnancy
UNSAFE

Pilogen 5 is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless considered necessary. Women should use appropriate contraceptive measures to avoid pregnancy while taking Pilogen 5. Consult your doctor for advice.


Breastfeeding
UNSAFE

Pilogen 5 is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless considered necessary. Consult your doctor for advice.


Driving
UNSAFE

Do not drive or operate any machines if you feel dizzy, have problems seeing well at night, or have other vision problems after taking Pilogen 5.


Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Pilogen 5 is not recommended for use in patients having uncontrolled kidney disease. Pilogen 5 should be used with caution in patients having other kidney problems like renal insufficiency or kidney stones. Consult your doctor before taking it.


Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

If you have cirrhosis (liver disorder), your doctor will prescribe the right dose of Pilogen 5 depending on how you respond to> management. Consult your doctor for advice.

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✔️ Pilogen is prescribed for:
  • Treating symptoms of dry mouth due to salivary gland dysfunction caused by radiotherapy for head and neck cancer.
  • Treating symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's syndrome.
    Take medication only as directed by a registered physician.
✔️ Side Effects: Pilogen 5

Possible side effects include headache, visual disturbances, excessive tearing, sweating, respiratory distress, gastrointestinal spasms, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heart rhythm disturbances, low or high blood pressure, shock, mental confusion, and tremors. These effects are typically dose-dependent, mild, and self-limiting.

✔️ Pharmacology

Pilocarpine is a cholinergic agonist that predominantly exhibits muscarinic activity. At appropriate doses, it stimulates secretion from exocrine glands, including sweat, salivary, lacrimal, gastric, pancreatic, intestinal glands, and mucous cells of the respiratory tract. Additionally, it enhances the tone and motility of smooth muscle in the urinary tract, gallbladder, and biliary ducts.

✔️ Dosage & Administration of Pilogen 5
  • For Head & Neck Cancer Patients:
    • Initial dose: One tablet three times daily.
    • Maximum daily dose: 30 mg (no more than 10 mg per dose).
    • Discontinue therapy if no improvement is observed after 2-3 months.
  • For Sjogren’s Syndrome:
    • Recommended dose: One tablet (5 mg) four times daily.
    • Efficacy is established after six weeks of use.
  • Tablets should be taken with a glass of water during or immediately after meals. The final dose of the day should be taken with the evening meal.
  • Hepatic Impairment:
    • Moderate impairment: Start with one tablet twice daily, adjusting as needed.
    • Mild impairment: No dose adjustment required.
      Take medication only as directed by a registered physician.
✔️ Directions for Use: Pilogen 5

Always take Pilogen 5 as directed by your physician. Swallow with a glass of water and do not crush or chew it. Try to take your medicines at intervals spread out evenly over the day. The correct dose and duration will be decided by your doctor depending on your age, body weight, and health condition. Do not stop taking Pilogen 5 unless your doctor advises you to stop.

✔️ Drug Interactions
  • Use cautiously in patients on beta-adrenergic antagonists due to the risk of conduction disturbances.
  • Pilogen may counteract the anticholinergic effects of other medications.
✔️ Pilogen is contraindicated in patients with:
  • Uncontrolled asthma.
  • Cardiovascular disease.
  • Hypersensitivity to pilocarpine.
  • Situations where miosis is undesirable, such as acute iritis or narrow-angle glaucoma.
✔️ Pregnancy & Lactation
  • Pregnancy:
    • Category C: Should only be used during pregnancy if the benefits outweigh the risks to the fetus.
  • Nursing Mothers:
    • It is unknown whether Pilogen is excreted in breast milk. Consult with a physician to decide between discontinuing the drug or breastfeeding.
✔️ Children
  • Safety and efficacy have not been established in pediatric patients.
✔️ Precautions & Warnings
  • Administer with caution in patients with suspected or known cholelithiasis or biliary tract disease.
  • Excessive sweating with inadequate fluid intake requires medical attention.
✔️ Storage:
  • Keep Pilogen 5 out of reach of children
  • Do not store above 25°C
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Pilogen 5 might cause excessive sweating. If you sweat excessively during this management, drink more liquids. If you cannot drink enough liquids, consult your doctor as you may get dehydrated and have organ damage if this continues.

Your doctor will tell you exactly how long you will need to take Pilogen 5. If no improvement is observed after 2-3 months, your doctor may decide to discontinue management.

In patients having cirrhosis (liver disorder), your doctor will start your management at a lower daily dose. Depending on how you respond to management, your doctor may slowly increase your dose up to the recommended daily dose. Consult your doctor for advice.

If you miss a dose of Pilogen 5, take it as soon as you remember. However, skip that dose if it's almost time for the next one. Do not take Pilogen 5 two times to make up for the missed dose.

Pilogen 5 may impair fertility in men as well as women. If you are planning to father a child, you should ask your doctor for advice before taking Pilogen 5.
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