Cevimeline (By mouth)
se-VI-me-leen
Treats dry mouth from Sjogren syndrome.
Drug classes
Central Nervous System Agent (About this – PubMed Health)
Uses
Uses of This Medicine
Cevimeline is used to treat the symptoms of dry mouth often experienced by patients with Sjogren’s syndrome. It works by causing certain mouth glands to produce more saliva.
This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Other uses (PubMed Health)
How To Use
Capsule
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.
Drink plenty of water, especially if you have increased sweating.
Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Drugs and Foods to Avoid
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
Some medicines can affect how cevimeline works. Tell your doctor if you are using a beta-blocker, such as atenolol, metoprolol, or propranolol.
When Not To Use
This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to cevimeline, or if you have uncontrolled asthma or an eye disorder, such as narrow-angle glaucoma or acute iritis.
Warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Tell your doctor if you have kidney or gallbladder stones, heart problems, including heart attack or chest pain (angina), asthma, bronchitis, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
This medicine may make your vision blurry. Be careful when you drive or do anything that requires clear vision.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
Possible side effects
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Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Blurred vision
Excessive sweating
Fainting
Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
Pain or burning when you urinate
Trouble breathing
Uncontrollable shaking
If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
Confusion or tiredness
Dizziness, especially when you stand up
Drooling, or more saliva than usual
Hot flashes or joint pain
Red, itchy, or watery eyes, runny nose, or a cough
If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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Brand names include
Evoxac
There may be other brand names for this medicine.