TabletPericarpine 5mg Tablet
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. Pericarpine 5mg …
About this Medicine
Pericarpine 5mg Tablet is used for 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. Pericarpine 5mg Tablet is generally administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or in a clinical setting. You should not self administer this medicine at home.Pericarpine 5mg Tablet may cause few side effects such as sweating, frequent urge to urinate, vomiting, neause, and chills. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen, or any other symptoms which you think may be due to Pericarpine 5mg Tablet, inform your doctor.
How it Works
Pericarpine 5mg Tablet is a cholinergic agonist. It works by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body thereby increasing the production of saliva, tears, sweat, digestive juices and other secretions.
Key Facts
Chemical Class :: Alkaloids Derivative|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: OPHTHAL|Action Class :: Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine
Safety Overview
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