PILOMAX 5MG TABLET

Introduction:

Pilomax 5mg Tablet consists of the active substance Pilocarpine. It is indicated for treating dry eyes and mouth that occurs due to radiotherapy for head & neck cancer and a condition called Sjogren's syndrome.

Head and neck cancers are tumors that form in the throat, voice box and behind the nose. Surgery and radiotherapy are the commonly preferred modes of treatment for this condition and radiotherapy lead to dryness in the mouth. Sjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disorder of unknown cause, characterized by salivary and tear glands problems that eventually lead to exocrine failure.

Small doses usually cause a fall in BP but higher doses increase BP and heart rate. Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are taking medications for high BP, heart problems, eye problems, diarrhea, asthma, nerve disorders or mental illness.

Uses of Pilomax 5mg Tablet:

• Treatment of dry eyes and dry mouth

How Pilomax 5mg Tablet works:

Pilomax 5mg Tablet causes significant sweating, salivation and other secretions by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body. 

Interaction with other drugs:

Inform your physician regarding any medications you are taking or have taken before the treatment.

More Information:

Store at a temperature not exceeding 25˚C, protected from light and moisture.

References:

1. Norgine Pharmaceuticals Limited, Electronic Medicines Compendium (EMC), [Revised on Sep 2020] [Accessed on 29th Jul 2021], https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1370.pdf
2. KD Tripathi, Cholinergic Transmission and Cholinergic Drugs, Essentials of Medical Pharmacology, 8th Edition, 2019, 110-123.
3. S.H. Ralston, I.B. McInnes, Rheumatology and bone disease, Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 1057-1135.
4. G.G. Dark, A.R. Abdul Razak, Oncology, Davidson's Principles & Practice of Medicine, 22nd Edition, 2014, 259-282.

How to use Pilomax 5mg Tablet:

Swallow the tablet with water during or directly after meals. Your physician will decide the accurate frequency and duration of this treatment by monitoring your progress.

Safety Advice:

Pregnancy:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant. 

Breastfeeding: 

Consult your physician for advice before taking this medicine if you are a breastfeeding mother.

Liver:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have liver diseases. Your physician will monitor your liver functions and prescribe according to your condition.

Kidney:

Inform your physician before starting this treatment if you have kidney diseases. Your physician will monitor your kidney functions and prescribe according to your condition.

Driving: 

Avoid driving or using machinery as Pilomax 5mg Tablet may cause dizziness and affect your vision.

Allergies: 

Inform your physician if you experience allergic reactions to Pilocarpine or its ingredients.

Others:

• This medicine could have an impact on your fertility. Discuss with your physician before starting this treatment.
• Inform your physician before taking this medicine if you have problems like asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, ulcers, gall stones, difficulty learning, memory, perception or eye disorders like glaucoma.
• This medicine is not intended for children and adolescents below the age of 18.
• Your physician will conduct an eye test before prescribing this medicine for you.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them.

Serious:

• Allergic reactions including rash and itching
• Fast heartbeat
• High BP

Common:

• Flu-like symptoms
• Weakness
• Chills
• Runny nose
• Sweating
• Headache
• Frequent urination
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Dizziness
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Nausea, vomiting
• Watering of the mouth
• Watery eyes
• Abnormal or blurred vision
• Red and swollen eyes
• Painful eyes