Carpine 0.5% Injection
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Product introduction
Carpine 0.5% Injection is used in the 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.
Carpine 0.5% Injection is used to treat increased pressure in the eye and to reverse the effect of drugs that cause the eyeball to get bigger.
Carpine 0.5% Injection is used to treat increased pressure in the eye and to reverse the effect of drugs that cause the eyeball to get bigger.
Uses of Carpine Injection
Benefits of Carpine Injection
In Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
Radiation therapy to the head, face, or neck may also cause dry mouth. It can take 6 months or longer after radiation therapy ends for the salivary glands to start producing saliva again. Carpine 0.5% Injection helps to increase the secretions of body fluids, particularly saliva and this helps to improve dry mouth due to radiation therapy. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered.
Side effects of Carpine Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Carpine
- Headache
- Sweating
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Flu-like symptoms
How to use Carpine Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Carpine Injection works
Carpine 0.5% Injection is a cholinergic agonist. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth that may occur in certain immune disorders or due to radiation therapy for head and neck cancer.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carpine 0.5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Carpine 0.5% Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Carpine 0.5% Injection is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Carpine 0.5% Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Carpine 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Carpine 0.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Carpine 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Carpine 0.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Carpine 0.5% Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Carpine 0.5% Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaloids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine
Patient concerns
FAQs
Q. Does Carpine 0.5% Injection increase or decrease heart rate?
Carpine 0.5% Injection can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate.
Q. Does Carpine 0.5% Injection cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
Carpine 0.5% Injection increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Carpine 0.5% Injection.
Q. Does Carpine 0.5% Injection help dry eyes?
Yes, Carpine 0.5% Injection helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears.
Q. Does Carpine 0.5% Injection work?
Carpine 0.5% Injection 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 Carpine 0.5% Injection cause blurred vision/hair loss?
Yes, Carpine 0.5% Injection causes blurred vision. But, it does not cause hair loss.
Q. How does Carpine 0.5% Injection affect heart rate?
Carpine 0.5% Injection decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine.
Q. How does Carpine 0.5% Injection lower intraocular pressure?
Carpine 0.5% Injection 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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Address: Chinubhai Centre, Off. Nehru Bridge, Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat. India.
Country of origin: India
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