It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Timpilo before taking it.
Pilocarpine (Timpilo) affects the nervous system and increases saliva secretion in the mouth. Pilocarpine (Timpilo) is used to treat dry mouth caused by Sjogren's syndrome, or by radiation to treat head and neck cancer. Pilocarpine (Timpilo) may also be used for purposes not listed in Pilocarpine (Timpilo) guide.
Pilocarpine (Timpilo) side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Pilocarpine (Timpilo) and call your doctor at once if you have:
shortness of breath;
fast or slow heart rate;
severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears;
confusion, tremors; or
a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out.
Common side effects may include:
increased sweating, urinating more than usual;
chills, or flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling);
headache, dizziness, weakness;
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
blurred vision, watery eyes; or
runny nose.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. See also: Side effects (in more detail)
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Pilocarpine (Timpilo) dosing
Usual Adult Dose for Xerostomia:
Initial - Head and Neck cancer patients: 5 mg three times a day. Titrate upwards, not to exceed 10 mg per dose, to a maximum of 30 mg per day. Sjögren's syndrome patients: 5 mg four times a day.
Timolol (Timpilo)
What is Timolol (Timpilo)
Treating high blood pressure. It is also used to help prevent a second heart attack in patients who have survived a first heart attack and are stable and to prevent migraines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Timolol (Timpilo) is a beta-blocker. It works by interfering with body chemicals that shrink blood vessels and interfere with normal heart contractions.
Important safety information:
Timolol may cause drowsiness or dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Timolol (Timpilo) with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking prazosin.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Timolol (Timpilo) before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
If you have high blood pressure, do not use nonprescription products that contain stimulants. These products may include diet pills or cold medicines. Contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns.
Diabetes patients - Timolol (Timpilo) may hide signs of low blood sugar, such as a rapid heartbeat. Be sure to watch for other signs of low blood sugar. Low blood sugar may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make you more hungry. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.
If your doctor has instructed you to check your blood pressure and heart rate regularly, be sure to do so.
Timolol (Timpilo) should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Timolol (Timpilo) while you are pregnant. Timolol (Timpilo) is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Timolol (Timpilo).
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Timolol (Timpilo) side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); breathing problems; chest pain; irregular heart rhythms.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Timpilo be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Pilocarpine (Timpilo)?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not take this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
You may take Pilocarpine (Timpilo) with or without food.
Drink plenty of liquids while you are taking Pilocarpine (Timpilo). This medicine can cause increased sweating and you may get dehydrated easily.
Use Pilocarpine (Timpilo) regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What other drugs will affect Pilocarpine (Timpilo)?
Other drugs may interact with Pilocarpine (Timpilo), including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Who should not take Timolol (Timpilo)?
Some medical conditions may interact with Timolol (Timpilo). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have heart disease, heart failure, blood flow problems, bronchitis or another lung problem, tumors on your adrenal gland, diabetes mellitus, an overactive thyroid, or you are suffering from an allergic reaction, or you will be having surgery
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Timolol (Timpilo). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Indomethacin and derivatives, ibuprofen, naproxen, phenylpropanolamine, sulfinpyrazone, or sulindac because they may decrease timolol's effectiveness
Anticholinesterases (eg, pyridostigmine), cimetidine, diltiazem, disopyramide, flecainide, ketanserin, lithium, mefloquine, mibefradil, nifedipine and derivatives, propafenone, quinidine, reserpine, serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine), or verapamil and derivatives because side effects, such as low blood pressure and slowed heart rate, may occur
Bupivacaine, carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (eg, acetazolamide), cocaine, disopyramide, sympathomimetics (eg, epinephrine), ergot alkaloids (eg, ergotamine), flecainide, insulin, ketanserin, mefloquine, meglitinide antidiabetics (eg, repaglinide), methyldopa, nifedipine and derivatives, quinazolines (eg, imatinib), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine), or verapamil and derivatives because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Timolol (Timpilo)
Glucagon, meglitinide antidiabetics (eg, repaglinide), phenformin, sympathomimetics (eg, pseudoephedrine, albuterol), or theophyllines (eg, aminophylline) because the their effectiveness may be decreased by Timolol (Timpilo)
Clonidine because when it is discontinued it may cause rebound high blood pressure
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Timolol (Timpilo) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Timolol (Timpilo)?
Use Timolol (Timpilo) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Timolol (Timpilo) by mouth with or without food.
If you miss a dose of Timolol (Timpilo), take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Timolol (Timpilo).
Who should not take Pilocarpine (Timpilo)?
You should not use Pilocarpine (Timpilo) if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
untreated or uncontrolled asthma; or
narrow-angle glaucoma.
To make sure Pilocarpine (Timpilo) is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or other breathing disorder;
glaucoma or vision problems;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
heart disease;
gallbladder problems;
mental illness;
if you take heart or blood pressure medicine; or
if you use a bronchodilator to treat a breathing disorder.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Pilocarpine (Timpilo) will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether Pilocarpine (Timpilo) passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
Can Timpilo be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Timpilo be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Timpilo, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Timpilo. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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