Determination of the efficacy of topical oral pilocarpine for postirradiation xerostomia in patients with head and neck carcinoma.

Hamlar, D D

Determination of the efficacy of topical oral pilocarpine for postirradiation xerostomia in patients with head and neck carcinoma. [electronic resource] - The Laryngoscope Aug 1996 - 972-6 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

0023-852X

10.1097/00005537-199608000-00011 doi


Administration, Oral
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Double-Blind Method
Female
Head and Neck Neoplasms--radiotherapy
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Muscarinic Agonists--administration & dosage
Parasympathomimetics--administration & dosage
Pilocarpine--administration & dosage
Placebos
Prospective Studies
Radiotherapy--adverse effects
Radiotherapy Dosage
Salivation
Time Factors
Xerostomia--drug therapy