Cevimeline

( Evoxac )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Sep 19, 2023

Drug Details


Common Brands:

Evoxac

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Cholinergic agonist

Forms:

Capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

To treat dry mouth in patients with Sjögren’s syndrome

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Cevimeline Drug Class

Cevimeline (seh-vee-meh-leen) belongs to a group of drugs called cholinergic agonists.

Cevimeline Age Range

Cevimeline is approved for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of this drug in pediatric patients have not been established.