Pilomin 0.5% Injection

Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

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. Pilomin 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.

The majority of side effects typically do not necessitate medical intervention. and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Doctor consultation is advised if they persist or if you're worried about them. ['Sweating, Frequent urge to urinate, Flu-like symptoms']

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Pilomin 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.

Alcohol

Consult your Doctor: Please consult your doctor regarding the safety of consuming alcohol with Pilomin 0.5% Injection . Experts have not found evidence of alcohol impairing the effectiveness of the medicine.

Pregnancy

Seek medical advice from your doctor: Pilomin 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. Doctor consultation is advised.

Breast feeding

Safe when prescribed by an expert: Pilomin 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

Not Safe: Pilomin 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 Advised: Pilomin 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Pilomin 0.5% Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised.

Liver

Caution Advised: Pilomin 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Pilomin 0.5% Injection may be needed. Doctor consultation is advised. Use of Pilomin 0.5% Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If a dose of Pilomin 0.5% Injection is missed, take it promptly. However, if your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Avoid doubling the dose.

Store in a cool and dry place, and keep the temperature below 30�C

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