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cevimeline

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cevimeline /cev·i·mel·ine/ (sĕ-vim´ah-lēn) a cholinergic agonist used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren's syndrome.
cevimeline
[sevim′älēn]
a cholinergic agonist used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren's syndrome, administered orally.

cevimeline [sĕ-vim´ah-lēn]
a cholinergic agonist used as the hydrochloride salt in the treatment of xerostomia associated with Sjögren's syndrome; administered orally.


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Such medications are for example cevimeline (Evoxac, Daiichi) and pilocarpine (Salagen, MGI Pharma).
The warning letter stated that cevimeline is used to treat dry mouth in patients with Sjogren's Syndrome.
Her current medications included cevimeline for mucositis and oxycodone/acetaminophen as needed.
 
 
 
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