Cevimeline
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| Trade names | Evoxac |
| AHFS/Drugs.com | Monograph |
| MedlinePlus | a608025 |
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| Routes of administration |
By mouth (capsules) |
| ATC code | N07AX03 (WHO) |
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| Protein binding | <20% |
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| CAS Number | 107233-08-9  |
| PubChem (CID) | 83898 |
| DrugBank | DB00185 |
| ChemSpider | 75707 |
| UNII | K9V0CDQ56E |
| KEGG | D07667 |
| ChEBI | CHEBI:3568  |
| ChEMBL | CHEMBL1201267 |
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| Formula | C10H17NOS |
| Molar mass | 199.31308 g/mol |
| 3D model (Jmol) | Interactive image |
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Cevimeline (trade name Evoxac) is a parasympathomimetic and muscarinic agonist,[1] with particular effect on M1 and M3 receptors. It is used in the treatment of dry mouth and especially associated with Sjögren's syndrome.
Mechanism of action[edit]
By activating the M3 receptors of the parasympathetic nervous system, cevimeline stimulates secretion by the salivary glands, thereby alleviating dry mouth.
Side effects[edit]
Known side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, excessive sweating, rash, headache, runny nose, cough, drowsiness, hot flashes, blurred vision, and difficulty sleeping.[2]
Contraindications include asthma and angle closure glaucoma.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
- Pilocarpine — a similar parasympathomimetic medication for dry mouth (xerostomia)
- Bethanechol — a similar muscarinic parasympathomimetic with longer-lasting effect
References[edit]
- ^ Ono M, Takamura E, Shinozaki K, et al. (July 2004). "Therapeutic effect of cevimeline on dry eye in patients with Sjögren's syndrome: a randomized, double-blind clinical study". Am. J. Ophthalmol. 138 (1): 6–17. doi:10.1016/j.ajo.2004.02.010. PMID 15234277.
- ^ [1] MedicineNet: Cevimeline. Accessed 10/12/2007
