Carpine 0.5% Injection Description:
Carpine 0.5% Injection works by increasing the secretion of saliva in the mouth.
Uses:
Carpine 0.5% Injection is used in the treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer.
Side Effects:
Headache, Sweating, Frequent urge to urinate, Flu-like symptoms.
Dosage:
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
FAQs
Does Carpine increase or decrease heart rate?
Carpine can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate
Does Carpine cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
Carpine increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Carpine
Does Carpine help dry eyes?
Yes, Carpine helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears
Does Carpine work?
Carpine 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
Does Carpine cause blurred vision/hair loss?
Yes, Carpine causes blurred vision. But it does not cause hair loss
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