Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection is used in the treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth which makes speaking and swallowing easier.Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection must be administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or in a clinical setting. You should not self administer this medicine at home.The most common side effects of this medicine are headache, sweating, frequent urge to urinate, and flu syndrome. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen, or any other symptoms which you think may be due to this medicine, inform your doctor.It is not advised to drive after using this injection as it may decrease your alertness and make you feel dizzy.

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

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

'- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection. Please consult your doctor.

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aurocarpine 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. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

- Driving : UNSAFE

Aurocarpine 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

Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

- Liver : CAUTION

Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

vial of 1 Injection

Chemical Class :: Alkaloids Derivative
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer

Store below 30?C

Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection increase or decrease heart rate?::: Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection can decrease the heart rate. However, it does not increase the heart rate.| Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection cause weight gain/increase blood pressure?::: Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection increases blood pressure. However, no clinically relevant effect on weight has been reported with the use of Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection.| Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection help dry eyes?::: Yes, Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection helps dry eyes by increasing the production of tears.| Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection work?::: Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection 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.| Q. Does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection cause blurred vision/hair loss?::: Yes, Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection causes blurred vision. But, it does not cause hair loss.| Q. How does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection affect heart rate?::: Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection decreases heart rate by increasing the effect of a chemical called as acetylcholine.| Q. How does Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection lower intraocular pressure?::: Aurocarpine 0.5% Injection lowers intraocular pressure by constricting the ciliary muscle of the eyes, therefore increasing the outflow of fluid (aqueous humor) from posterior part of the eye.

Headache
Sweating
Frequent urge to urinate
Flu-like symptoms