Does pilocarpine have a lasting effect on salivary gland function ?

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1 May 2010

Pilocarpine is used to treat dry mouth associated with radiation treatment for cancer or Sjogren syndrome. It is also thought to have protective effect on the salivary glands.
See htttp://www.drugs.com/pro/pilocarpine.html - for detailed information.

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