Jogren Tablet
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Product introduction
Jogren Tablet is used for the treatment of dry mouth after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. It also helps manage dry mouth in individuals with Sjögren’s syndrome. It works by reducing abnormal dryness of the mouth, which makes speaking and swallowing easier.
Jogren Tablet is generally administered by a healthcare professional in the hospital or in a clinical setting. You should not self-administer this medicine at home.
Jogren Tablet may cause a few side effects, such as sweating, frequent urge to urinate, vomiting, nausea, and chills. If you experience such symptoms that persist or worsen, or any other symptoms that you think may be due to Jogren Tablet, inform your doctor.
Before taking Jogren Tablet, inform your doctor if you have any underlying health conditions associated with the heart, lungs, kidneys, or liver. Also, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Uses of Jogren Tablet
- Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
- Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome
Benefits of Jogren Tablet
In Dry mouth after radiotherapy of head and neck cancer
Radiation therapy to the head, face, or neck may also cause dry mouth. It can take 6 months or longer after radiation therapy ends for the salivary glands to start producing saliva again. Jogren Tablet helps to increase the secretions of body fluids, particularly saliva and this helps to improve dry mouth due to radiation therapy. Take it as prescribed by the doctor to get the most benefit.
In Treatment of Sjogren’s Syndrome
Sjögren’s syndrome is an autoimmune disease characterized by dry mouth and dry eyes. Jogren Tablet helps relieve dry mouth in Sjögren’s syndrome by stimulating natural saliva. This improves oral comfort, reduces difficulties in speaking and swallowing, and prevents dental issues caused by dryness. Restoring moisture balance helps improve daily comfort, boosts confidence, and improves overall quality of life for individuals with Sjögren’s syndrome.
Side effects of Jogren Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Jogren
- Sweating
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Chills
- Vomiting
- Nausea
How to use Jogren Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Jogren Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Jogren Tablet works
Jogren Tablet is a cholinergic agonist. It works by stimulating certain nerves and glands in your body, thereby increasing the production of saliva, tears, sweat, digestive juices, and other secretions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Jogren Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Jogren Tablet 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
Jogren Tablet 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
Jogren Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Jogren Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Jogren Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Jogren Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Jogren Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Jogren Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Jogren Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Jogren Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Jogren Tablet, 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.
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Quick tips
- 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, or 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 Jogren Tablet.
- The back layer of your eye (fundus) may be examined before starting this medicine.
- You may be regularly monitored for visual fields and intraocular pressure on long-term therapy with pilocarpine for glaucoma.
- Do not drive or operate machinery as pilocarpine causes dizziness and blurring of vision, especially at night.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Alkaloids Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Cholinomimetic Alkaloids- Pilocarpine
Interaction with drugs
Taking Jogren with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Rivastigmine may increase the metabolism of Pilocarpine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Pilocarpine may increase the effect of Donepezil.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Rivastigmine may increase the metabolism of Pilocarpine.
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Pilocarpine may increase the effect of Galantamine.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Jogren Tablet used for?
Jogren Tablet is used to treat dry mouth in radiation treatment for head and neck cancer, and in Sjögren’s syndrome (an autoimmune condition manifesting dry mouth). It helps stimulate and increase saliva production in the mouth providing relief from dryness.
When should I avoid taking Jogren Tablet?
You should avoid taking Jogren Tablet if you have uncontrolled asthma, are allergic to pilocarpine (active medicine in Jogren Tablet), and have certain eye problems like narrow-angle glaucoma or inflammation of the iris (iritis).
What should I tell my doctor before taking Jogren Tablet?
Before taking Jogren Tablet, let your doctor know if you have heart problems, lung diseases like asthma or COPD, liver issues, gallbladder or urinary problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, and/or taking other medicines, especially for heart, breathing, or mental health.
What are the serious side effects of Jogren Tablet during Jogren Tablet treatment?
You should call your doctor right away if you have experienced serious side effects of Jogren Tablet such as trouble breathing, wheezing, or a tight chest, fast or irregular heartbeat, severe stomach pain or vomiting, severe dizziness or fainting, and/or blurry vision, especially at night.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Jogren Tablet?
It is advisable to limit alcohol consumption while taking Jogren Tablet, as alcohol can increase the risk of certain side effects, such as dizziness and drowsiness.
How long does it take for Jogren Tablet to work?
The exact time Jogren Tablet takes to show its effect is not known. However, you may start noticing improvement in the symptoms within a week while the full benefit may take several weeks of continuous use. Be patient and follow your doctor's instructions regarding the duration of treatment.
Is Jogren Tablet safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
The safety of Jogren Tablet during pregnancy and breastfeeding has not been well established. Consult your doctor before using Jogren Tablet if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
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Name: Hetero Healthcare Limited
Address: S.no: 80-84, Melange towers, PatrikaNagar,Madhapur,Hyderabad. Telangana-500081.
Country of origin: India
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