• Carpine 0.5% Injection 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
• Carpine 0.5% Injection 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.

Uses of Carpine 0.5% Injection

• 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
• Carpine 0.5% Injection 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 Carpine 0.5% Injection, 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.

Frequestly asked Questions

Does Carpine 0.5% Injection increase or decrease heart rate?

Carpine 0.5% Injection can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate.

Does Carpine 0.5% Injection cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?

Carpine 0.5% Injection increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Carpine 0.5% Injection.

Does Carpine 0.5% Injection help dry eyes?

Yes, Carpine 0.5% Injection helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears.

Does Carpine 0.5% Injection work?

Carpine 0.5% Injection acts by increasing the activity of chemical acetylcholine, thereby, increasing the secretion from various glands including salivary glands and tear glands. Due to its cholinergic effect, it also constricts the pupil of the eye and improves the outflow of aqueous humor (fluid in within the eye) contributing to reduction in eyeball pressure.

Does Carpine 0.5% Injection cause blurred vision/hair loss?

Yes, Carpine 0.5% Injection causes blurred vision. But, it does not cause hair loss.

How does Carpine 0.5% Injection affect heart rate?

Carpine 0.5% Injection decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine.

How does Carpine 0.5% Injection lower intraocular pressure?

Carpine 0.5% Injection lowers intraocular pressure by constricting the ciliary muscle of the eyes, therefore increasing the outflow of fluid (aqueous humor) from posterior part of the eye.

Common and Known Side effects of Carpine 0.5% Injection

• Headache
• Sweating
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Flu-like symptoms