Information about Cevimeline

Generic Name : Cevimeline
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Cevimeline are provided here.

Pronunciation : se vi ME leen

Learn the correct pronunciation of the Cevimeline, understand it's uses, recommended dosages, its indications, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, warnings and its and its storage instructions.

You will also find a list of the medication's International and Indian brand or trade names, as well as its pricing information. For verification of the information presented on this page or for additional clarifications, it's advisable to consult your doctor.

ICD Code : Y51.1 Therapeutic Classification : Cholinergic Agents

Trade Names/Brand Names of Cevimeline

International :

Evoxac

Why is Cevimeline Prescribed? (Indications)

This medication is a parasympathomimetic and muscarinic agonist, prescribed for dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's syndrome. It increases the amount of saliva in mouth.

When should Cevimeline not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with uncontrolled asthma, increased eye pressure and known hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Cevimeline?

PO- The recommended dose is 30 mg taken three times a day.

How should Cevimeline be taken?

It comes as a capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Cevimeline?

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heart attack, lung disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney stones, gallstones or heart disease, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breast feeding.

• It may cause vision problem especially at night, avoid driving during nighttime.

• It may lead to dehydration or overheated, to avoid this problem drink plenty of water.

What are the side effects of Cevimeline?

Most Common- Excessive sweating, nausea, inflammation of nose, diarrhea, excessive salivation, urinary frequency, weakness, flushing and excessive passage of urine.
Central Nervous System- Headache, dizziness, fatigue, sleeplessness, hot flushes, shivering and anxiety.
Respiratory- Inflammation of sinus/pharynx/bronchus, upper respiratory tract infection, cough, nose bleed and ear pain.
Gastrointestinal- Indigestion, abdominal pain, vomiting and constipation.
Musculoskeletal- Injury back/joint, skeletal pain, pain due to surgery and swelling in the extremities.
Eye- Eye inflammation and abnormal vision.
Skin- Rash and itching.
Heart- Chest pain and palpitations.