Choledyl Expectorant Elixir and Pilocarpine Hydrochloride

• Generic Name: guaifenesin / oxtriphylline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

Oxtriphylline and guaifenesin combination is used to treat or prevent the symptoms of asthma or to treat chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This medicine relieves cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing. It works by opening up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and increasing the flow of air through them.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: pilocarpine ophthalmic
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Pilocar, Pilopine-HS, Pilostat, Isopto Carpine, Adsorbocarpine, Pilagan with C Cap, Ocu-Carpine, Ocusert, Piloptic-1/2, Piloptic-1, Akarpine, Piloptic-2, Piloptic-3, Piloptic-4, Piloptic-6

Symptomatic treatment of radiation-induced dry mouth (xerostomia) in patients with head and neck cancer.

Symptomatic treatment of dry mouth in patients with Sjögren syndrome.

There are few comparative studies of pilocarpine and cevimeline (a similar muscarinic agonist). Although both drugs can increase salivary flow and improve symptoms of dry mouth, adverse effects may differ based on differences in selectivity and affinity for muscarinic receptors. (See Actions.)