Evaluation of radioprotective effect of pilocarpine ingestion on salivary glands

There is controversy concerning the effect of pilocarpine in the reversal of radio-induced xerostomia; however, the tests are usually performed at the end of radiotherapy. The present study evaluated the radioprotective effects of pilocarpine when ingested during radiation treatment. Eleven patients...

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Published in:	Anticancer research Vol. 34; no. 4; pp. 1993 - 1999
Main Authors:	Pimentel, Marcele Jardim, Filho, Mário Márcio Vasconcelos Batista, Araújo, Mariângela, Gomes, Daliana Queiroga, DA Costa, Lino João
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Greece 01-04-2014
Subjects:	Administration, Oral Head and Neck Neoplasms - complications Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy Humans Pilocarpine - administration & dosage Pilocarpine - therapeutic use Radiation-Protective Agents - administration & dosage Radiation-Protective Agents - therapeutic use Radiotherapy - adverse effects Salivary Glands - drug effects Salivary Glands - radiation effects Treatment Outcome Xerostomia - etiology pilocarpine Radiotherapy xerostomia
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