Xerostomia, also known as dry mouth, is a subjective complaint of dryness in the mouth, which may be associated with a change in the composition of saliva...
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mouth and Sjögren's syndrome. Cevimeline is used in the treatment of xerostomia (dry mouth) and Sjögren's syndrome. It increases the production of saliva...
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and gum infections. Further, a common side effect of stimulant drugs is xerostomia, which accelerates tooth decay. As of 2012[update], methamphetamine is...
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dextranase, lysozyme, lactoperoxidase, and glucose oxidase. People with xerostomia (dry mouth) may use Biotène to reduce the rate of recurrence of dental...
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triggers proximal causation). Sialogogues can be used in the treatment of xerostomia (the subjective feeling of having a dry mouth), to stimulate any functioning...
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natural secretion of saliva. It is designed as a symptomatic relief for xerostomia, a condition characterised by dryness in the mouth and is available over-the-counter...
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mouth. People with burning mouth syndrome may also have a subjective xerostomia (dry mouth sensation where no cause can be found such as reduced salivary...
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a range of oral health problems including dental erosion, caries and xerostomia. Reduced salivary flow rate, a common symptom of bulimia, predisposes...
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but it is a harmless condition. Predisposing factors include smoking, xerostomia (dry mouth), soft diet, poor oral hygiene and certain medications. Management...
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Musculoskeletal: Analgesia Ataxia Muscle spasticity Skin: Itching Flushing/Rash Miscellaneous: Dry mouth (xerostomia) Miosis (pupil constriction) Urinary retention...
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