WHAT IS GLYCOPYRRONIUM?
WHAT IS IT USED FOR?
Glycopyrronium bromide (the active substance in Glycopyrronium bromide tablets) belongs to a group of medicines called quaternary ammonium anticholinergics, which are agents that block or reduce the transmission between nerve cells. This reduced transmission can de-activate the cells that produce saliva.
Glycopyrronium bromide tablets are indicated for the symptomatic treatment of severe sialorrhoea (chronic pathological drooling) due to chronic neurological disorders of childhood onset in patients 3 years and older.
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Glycopyrronium bromide tablets are used to treat excessive production of saliva (sialorrhoea) in patients suffering from long term neuroligical disorders which have occurred in child hood, in patients aged 3 years and older.
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Sialorrhoea (drooling or excessive salivation) is a common symptom of many diseases of the nerves and muscles. It is mostly caused by poor control of muscles in the face. Acute sialorrhoea may be associated with inflammation, dental infections or infections of the mouth. Glycopyrronium bromide tablets act on the salivary glands to reduce production of saliva.
WHAT GLYCOPYRRONIUM BROMIDE ORAL SOLUTION IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Glycopyrronium bromide (the active substance in Glycopyrronium bromide Oral Solution) belongs to a group of medicines called quaternary ammonium anticholinergics, which are agents that block or reduce the transmission between nerve cells. This reduced transmission can de-activate the cells that produce saliva.
Glycopyrronium bromide Oral Solution is used to treat excessive production of saliva (sialorrhoea) in patients suffering from long term neurological disorders which have occurred in childhood, in patients aged 3 years and older.
Sialorrhoea (drooling or excessive salivation) is a common
symptom of many diseases of the nerves and muscles. It is mostly caused by poor control of muscles in the face. Acute sialorrhoea may be associated with inflammation, dental infections or infections of the mouth. Glycopyrronium bromide Oral Solution acts on the salivary glands to reduce the production of saliva.