PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE (Salagen) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

Salagen

What are the Indications for PILOCARPINE HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE SALAGEN ¬Æ 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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