Pilocar 1% Eye Drop

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Pilocar 1% Eye Drop

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Information about Pilocar 1% Eye Drop (Brand: FDC Ltd) - Uses: Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

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  • MRP: ₹ 44.01
  • Packing: 5.0 ml in 1 packet
  • Salt Combination: Pilocarpine (1%)
  • Brand: FDC Ltd
  • Uses: Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

Description

  • Pilocar 1% Eye Drop is used in the treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
  • It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth which makes speaking and swallowing easier
  • Pilocar 1% Eye Drop must be administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or in a clinical setting
  • You should not self administer this medicine at home.
  • The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, sweating, frequent urge to urinate, and flu syndrome
  • If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen, or any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, inform your doctor.
  • It is not advised to drive after using this injection as it may decrease your alertness and make you feel dizzy.

Cautions

Liver: CAUTION: Pilocar 1% Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pilocar 1% Eye Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Pilocar 1% Eye Drop is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Kidney: CAUTION: Pilocar 1% Eye Drop should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pilocar 1% Eye Drop may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving: UNSAFE: Pilocar 1% Eye Drop may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pilocar 1% Eye Drop is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Pilocar 1% Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Pilocar 1% Eye Drop. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action: Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine
Therapeutic class: ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Habit Forming: No
Chemical Class: Alkaloids Derivative

Uses

Uses of Pilocar 1% Eye Drop

  • In Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer Radiation therapy to the head, face, or neck may also cause dry mouth
  • It can take 6 months or longer after radiation therapy ends for the salivary glands to start producing saliva again
  • Pilocar 1% Eye Drop helps to increase the secretions of body fluids, particularly saliva and this helps to improve dry mouth due to radiation therapy
  • It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Missed Doses
If you miss a dose of Pilocar 1% Eye Drop, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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Side Effects

Common and Known Side effects of Pilocar 1% Eye Drop
  • Headache
  • Sweating
  • Frequent urge to urinate
  • Flu-like symptoms

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