Substance / Medication

Pilocarpine hydrochloride

Overview

Clinical overview including description, indications, and evidence base is pending physician authorship or FDA SPL integration. Graph-derived relationship data is available below.

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

57 trials linked to this intervention

57
Total Trials
26
Recruiting
7
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Is Acupuncture an Effective Treatment for Radiation-Induced Xerostomia of Patients with Head and Neck Cancer? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Gu Wenzhe, Dong Hongjun, Yuan Yuan et al. · J Integr Complement Med · 2025
PMID: 39600262Meta-Analysis
Predictive biomarkers of radiotherapy- related dermatitis, xerostomia, mucositis and dysphagia in head and neck cancer: A systematic review.
Koch Alexander, Reinhardt Philipp, Elicin Olgun et al. · Radiother Oncol · 2025
PMID: 39706342Meta-Analysis
A systematic review of salivary gland hypofunction and/or xerostomia induced by non-surgical cancer therapies: prevention strategies.
Mercadante Valeria, Smith Derek K, Abdalla-Aslan Ragda et al. · Support Care Cancer · 2025
PMID: 39792256Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Systematic Reviews on the Management of Xerostomia and Hyposalivation-An Umbrella Review.
Conte Daniele Bet, Marquezzan Maria Eduarda, Schneider Luana Roberta et al. · Gerodontology · 2025
PMID: 39838537Meta-Analysis
Impact of presbyopia treatment pilocarpine hydrochloride 1.25% on night-driving performance.
Waring George O, Brujic Mile, McGee Selina et al. · Clin Exp Optom · 2024
PMID: 38044272RCT
Effect of Pilocarpine Hydrochloride on the Schlemm Canal in Healthy Eyes and Eyes With Open-Angle Glaucoma.
Skaat Alon, Rosman Michael S, Chien Jason L et al. · JAMA Ophthalmol · 2016
PMID: 27347646RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Pilocarpine hydrochloride (substance)
SNOMED CT
387035001
UMLS CUI
C0770456

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 4 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

4
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
57
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.