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May 27, 2012

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Sjögren's syndrome facts

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease.
Sjögren's syndrome involves inflammation of glands and other tissues of the body.
About 90% of Sjögren's syndrome patients are female.
Sjögren's syndrome can be complicated by infections of the eyes, breathing passages, and mouth.
Sjögren's syndrome is typically associated with antibodies against a variety of body tissues (autoantibodies).
Diagnosis of Sjögren's syndrome can be aided by a saliva-gland biopsy.
Treatment of patients with Sjögren's syndrome is directed toward the particular areas of the body that are involved and complications, such as infection.

What is Sjögren's syndrome?

Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness of the mouth and eyes. Autoimmune diseases feature the abnormal pr...

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What is Prescribing information?

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Evoxac Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Evoxac (Cevimeline Hydrochloride) Structural Formula Illustration

Cevimeline is indicated for the treatment of symptoms of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren's Syndrome.

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What is Evoxac Prescribing Information?

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What is Patient information?

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Evoxac Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop taking cevimeline and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

shortness of breath, wheezing, or tightness in your chest;
chest pain, uneven heart rate;
attacks of severe stomach pain on the right side, extending up to your shoulder (sometimes worse after meals);
nausea and vomiting, bloating, fever, chills, and jaundice (yellowing of th...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Evoxac Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat symptoms of dry mouth due to a certain immune disease (Sjogren's syndrome). Cevimeline belongs to a class of drugs known as cholinergic agonists. It works by stimulating certain nerves to increase the amount of saliva you produce, making it easier and more comfortable to speak and swallow.

HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 3 times daily or as directed by your doctor.

Dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Use this medication regularly to get th...

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