Cevimeline hydrochloride is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Cevimeline Hydrochloride. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Cevimeline hydrochloride through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Cevimeline is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren’s Syndrome.
Important Warnings
WARNINGS Cardiovascular Disease: Cevimeline can potentially alter cardiac conduction and/or heart rate. Patients with significant cardiovascular disease may potentially be unable to compensate for transient changes in hemodynamics or rhythm induced by Cevimeline Hydrochloride capsules. Cevimeline Hydrochloride capsules should be used with caution and under close medical supervision in patients with a history of cardiovascular disease evidenced by angina pectoris or myocardial infarction. Pulmona…
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS Cevimeline was administered to 1777 patients during clinical trials worldwide, including Sjögren’s patients and patients with other conditions. In placebo-controlled Sjögren’s studies in the U.S., 320 patients received cevimeline doses ranging from 15 mg tid to 60 mg tid, of whom 93% were women and 7% were men. Demographic distribution was 90% Caucasian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Black and 2% of other origin. In these studies, 14.6% of patients discontinued treatment with cevimeline due…
Drug Interactions
Drug Interactions: Cevimeline should be administered with caution to patients taking beta adrenergic antagonists, because of the possibility of conduction disturbances. Drugs with parasympathomimetic effects administered concurrently with cevimeline can be expected to have additive effects. Cevimeline might interfere with desirable antimuscarinic effects of drugs used concomitantly. Drugs which inhibit CYP2D6 and CYP3A3/4 also inhibit the metabolism of cevimeline. Cevimeline should be used with…
Dosage & Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION The recommended dose of Cevimeline Hydrochloride is 30 mg taken three times a day. There is insufficient safety information to support doses greater than 30 mg tid. There is also insufficient evidence for additional efficacy of Cevimeline Hydrochloride at doses greater than 30 mg tid.
Patient Counseling Information
Information for Patients: Patients should be informed that cevimeline may cause visual disturbances, especially at night, that could impair their ability to drive safely. If a patient sweats excessively while taking cevimeline, dehydration may develop. The patient should drink extra water and consult a health care provider.
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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