Pilomax Tablet
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Manufactured By Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition Pilocarpine (5mg)
Package Size ( 10 Tablet in a strip )
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Pilomax 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.
Pilomax Tablet should be taken in dose and duration as advised by the doctor. This medicine can be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at the same time of each day to get maximum benefit from it. Do not stop taking this medicine without speaking to your doctor as it may worsen your symptoms.
The common side effects include sweating, frequent urge to urinate and chills. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen or any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, please inform your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or suffering from liver or kidney diseases as dose adjustment may be required. It is not advised to drive after taking this medicine as it may decrease your alertness making you feel dizzy and can affect your vision.
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Q: Does Pilomax increase or decrease heart rate?
A: Pilomax can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate
Q: Does Pilomax cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
A: Pilomax increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Pilomax
Q: Does Pilomax help dry eyes?
A: Yes, Pilomax helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears
Q: Does Pilomax work?
A: Pilomax 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
Q: Does Pilomax cause blurred vision/hair loss?
A: Yes, Pilomax causes blurred vision. But it does not cause hair loss
Q: How does Pilomax affect heart rate?
A: Pilomax decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine
Q: How does Pilomax lower intraocular pressure?
A: Pilomax 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.
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