Product Description.:
EVOXAC, 30mg
capsule , white , oblong oblong
1 black stripeBlack ink
EVOXAC is a treatment available from your healthcare provider that can significantly increase the salivary flow for people with Sj?gren's syndrome. EVOXAC is available by prescription only.
EVOXAC is a capsule that is taken three times a day that may help salivary glands produce more saliva. With more saliva, the feeling of dry mouth may begin to lessen. It should be noted that EVOXAC is indicated for the treatment of dry-mouth symptoms of Sj?gren?s syndrome.
You should not take EVOXAC if you have uncontrolled asthma, allergies to EVOXAC or a condition affecting the contraction of your pupil such as narrow-angle (angle-closure) glaucoma or inflammation of the iris.
* Tell your healthcare provider if you have any of the following conditions:
o History of heart disease
o Controlled asthma
o Chronic bronchitis
o Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
o History of kidney stones
o History of gallbladder stones
* Tell your healthcare provider if you are trying to become pregnant, are already pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
* Tell your healthcare provider about all medications that you are taking, including those you take without a prescription. It is particularly important to tell your healthcare provider if you are taking any heart medications especially �beta-blockers�.
* If you are older than 65, your healthcare provider may want to monitor you more closely.
* When taking EVOXAC use caution when driving at night or performing other hazardous activities in reduced lighting because EVOXAC may cause blurred vision or changes in depth perception.
* If you sweat excessively while taking EVOXAC drink extra water and tell your health care provider, as dehydration may develop.
* The safety and effectiveness of EVOXAC in patients under 18 years of age have not been established.
* In clinical trials, the most commonly reported side effects were excessive sweating, headache, nausea, sinus infection, upper respiratory infections, runny nose, and diarrhea.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.FDA.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
