PILOCARPINE HYDRCHLORIDE (pilocarpine hydrchloride) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PILOCARPINE HYDRCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for PILOCARPINE HYDRCHLORIDE?

pilocarpine hydrchloride

What are the Indications for PILOCARPINE HYDRCHLORIDE?

  • INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Pilocarpine hydrochloride tablets are indicated for 1) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth from salivary gland hypofunction caused by radiotherapy for cancer of the head and neck; and 2) the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjogren’s Syndrome.

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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