Rs.18for 1 vial(s) (1 ml Injection each)
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food interaction for Carpinol Injection
alcohol interaction for Carpinol Injection
pregnancy interaction for Carpinol Injection
lactation interaction for Carpinol Injection
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
No interaction found/established
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Carpinol Injection. Please consult your doctor.
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Carpinol 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.
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Carpinol Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Carpinol 0.5% w/v Injection
Pilocarpine(0.5% w/v)
Carpinol injection uses
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How carpinol injection works
Carpinol 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.
Common side effects of carpinol injection
Headache, Sweating, Frequent urge to urinate, Flu-like symptoms
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Expert advice FOR Carpinol Injection
- Inform your doctor if you have eye inflammation, suffer from asthma, liver, kidney or heart diseases, Parkinson’s disease, stomach ulcer, have problems in passing urine, high blood pressure, narrow angle glaucoma (increased eyeball pressure due to obstruction to the outflow of fluid).
- Drink sufficient water to reduce dehydration due to excessive sweating caused by pilocarpine.
- The back layer of your eye (fundus) may be examined before starting pilocarpine therapy.
- You may be regularly monitored for visual fields and intra-ocular pressure on long term therapy with pilocarpine for glaucoma.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as pilocarpine causes dizziness and blurring of vision especially in the night.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Frequently asked questions FOR Carpinol 0.5% w/v Injection
Pilocarpine
Q. Does Carpinol Injection increase or decrease heart rate?
Carpinol Injection can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate.
Q. Does Carpinol Injection cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?
Carpinol Injection increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Carpinol Injection.
Q. Does Carpinol Injection help dry eyes?
Yes, Carpinol Injection helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears.