Xerostomia

Author(s):  Kuntz Rachael, Allen Michelle, Osburn Jennifer

Issue:  May/Jun 2000 - Compounding for the Ear, Nose and Throat
View All Articles in Issue

Abstract:  Dry mouth, or xerostomia, is a common disease state characterized primarily by decreased salivary secretions. The authors discuss causes and treatment, which usually involves use of pilocarpine, a cholinergic agonist that increases bodily secretions. They also provide a formulation for Pilocarpine Solution.

Related Keywords: cholinergic agonist , dry mouth, dryness, mouth ulcers, mucositis, oral disease, pilocarpine, Salagen, saliva, saliva flow, saliva Orthana, salivary secretions, Sjogren's syndrome, xerostomia

Related Categories: DENTAL, EAR NOSE THROAT

Purchase this article for download in electronic PDF format from IJPC at for $75 at:
https://ijpc.com/Abstracts/Abstract.cfm?ABS=960

Search the entire IJPC archive by keyword, topic, or issue at:
https://ijpc.com/Products