Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for PILOMAX FC-TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Prescription Statistics
- 11.1 How Frequently is it taken?
- 11.2 How long was it prescribed?
- 11.3 What is the break-up across patient age-group?
- 11.4 What is the gender-breakup across patients?
- 11.5 What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
- 11.6 Most common Medicines advised along-side?
- 11.7 Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
- 12 Available Alternatives for PILOMAX FC-TAB
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Overview
PILOMAX FC-TAB is a Schedule H drug.PILOMAX FC-TAB is composed of: PILOCARPINE (5 MG)
Pilocarpine reduces the amount of fluid in the eye, which decreases pressure inside the eye.
Pilocarpine is used in the treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer.Pilocarpine 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.
Usage
PILOCARPINE is generally used to treat: Glaucoma, Sjogren’s SyndromePILOCARPINE can address symptoms like: Dry Mouth, Eyes Blurred Vision, Eyes Decreased Night Vision, Eyes Blind Spot In Vision
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for PILOMAX FC-TAB and its Constituents
- You should not use this medication if you are allergic to pilocarpine, or if you have uveitis or pupillary block glaucoma.
- Do not allow the dropper tip to touch any surface, including the eyes or hands.
- Avoid using any other eye medications your doctor has not prescribed.
- Use this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not use it in larger amounts or for longer than recommended.
- Follow the directions on your prescription label.Wash your hands before using the eye drops.
- Do not use the eye drops if the liquid has changed colors or has particles in it.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
- Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it.
- You may continue to drink water or use saliva substitutes as needed for moisture in your mouth.
Symptoms of Overdosage
PILOCARPINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Heart Rate (pulse), Body Excessive Sweating, Nausea, Wheezing, Vomit, Confusion, Loose MotionCommon Side-Effects
PILOCARPINE : Eyes Discomfort, Eyes Blurred Vision, Chills, Frequent Urge To Urinate, Eyes Pain, Eyes Decreased Night Vision, Eyes Eye Irritation, Head HeadacheSerious Side-Effects
PILOCARPINE : Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Fainting, Abdomen PainRare Side-Effects
PILOCARPINE : Skin Rash, Itchy SkinDisease Interactions
PILOCARPINE can interfere with: Aphasia, Myopia, Uveitis-Anterior, Corneal Abrasion, Asthma, COPD, Dyspepsia, Heart Block, Hypotension, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Myocardial Infarction, Parkinsonism, Peptic Ulcer, Seizure, Sinus Node Disease, Hypertension, Congestive Heart Disease, Urinary Tract InfectionTechnical Classification
PILOCARPINE is categorized as: OPHTHALMIC GLAUCOMA AGENTS / OPHTHALMIC PREPARATIONS / TOPICAL AGENTSPrescription Statistics
Following information is taken from treatment plans advised by our doctors. This is Only for informational purpose and you must seek doctor’s advice if you are not well.How Frequently is it taken?
| 3 Times Daily | 88% |
| Others | 4% |
How long was it prescribed?
| 15 Days | 60% |
| 20 Days | 15% |
| 10 Days | 15% |
What is the break-up across patient age-group?
| Below 5yrs | 6% |
| 35 to 50yrs | 35% |
| 50 to 60yrs | 41% |
| 60 to 70yrs | 12% |
| 70yrs and above | 6% |
What is the gender-breakup across patients?
| Females | 50% |
What kind of doctors prescribe this medicine?
| Oncologist | 96% |
| Rheumatologist | 4% |
Most common Medicines advised along-side?
| RALGYZ CAP | 19% |
| MUCAINE SUSP | 19% |
| RACIDIN CRM | 12% |
| VOVERAN-D TAB | 12% |
| RELOWYN CAP | 12% |
| AUTRIN CAP | 12% |
| ADCUMIN SYP | 12% |
Most common Diagnostic/Lab Tests advised along-side?
| CBC (HEMATOLOGY) | 31% |
| SERUM CREATININE (SEROLOGY) | 19% |
| SGPT TEST (BIOCHEMISTRY) | 15% |
Available Alternatives for PILOMAX FC-TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
| PILOMAX 5MG TAB | INR 78 for 10 TABLETS | PILOCARPINE 5.0 MG |
| PILOMAX FC-TAB | INR 78 for 10 TABLETS | PILOCARPINE 5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
| CARPINE 0.5% INJ | INR 15 for 1 ML INJECTION | PILOCARPINE 0.5 % |
| CARPINE 2% EYE DPS | INR 60 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 2.0 % |
| CARPINOL 0.5% OPHTHALMIC SOLN | INR 15 for 1 ML SOLUTION | PILOCARPINE 0.5 % |
| CARPINOL 2% EYE DPS | INR 49.05 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 2.0 % |
| IOTIM PLUS 20MG/5MG EYE DPS | INR 104.5 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 20.0 MG, TIMOLOL 5.0 MG |
| PILAGAN 2% EYE DPS | INR 32.66 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 2.0 % |
| PILOCAR 1% EYE DPS | INR 44.01 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 1.0 % |
| PILOCAR 2% EYE DPS | INR 49.23 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 2.0 % |
| PILOCAR 4% EYE DPS | INR 56.83 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 4.0 % |
| PILOCAR EYE- DPS 2% | INR 51.3 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 2 %W/V |
| PILOCARPIN 2% W/V EYE DPS | INR 33.75 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 2.0 %W/V |
| PILOCARPINE | PILOCARPINE | |
| PILOMIN 0.5% INJ | INR 19.2 for 1 ML INJECTION | PILOCARPINE 0.5 % |
| PILOPRESS 0.02MG EYE DPS | INR 32 for 5 ML EYE DROP | PILOCARPINE 0.02 MG |
| REDENTIN KF CRM | INR 40.56 for 50 GM CREAM | PILOCARPINE |
| TIMOLET PLUS EYE DPS | INR 122 for 5 ML EYE DROP | TIMOLOL 0.5 %, PILOCARPINE 0.2 % |