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Efficacy of Cevimeline vs. Pilocarpine in the Secretion of Saliva
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Cevimeline and Pilocarpine for Dry Mouth. Completed, enrolled 15 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The main objectives were: 1) To determine the efficacy of both cevimeline and pilocarpine in the secretion of saliva in patients with xerostomia, and 2) To compare the side-effects between the treatment for xerostomia with cevimeline and with pilocarpine.
Study Details
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Interventions
Cevimlenine Vs Pilocarpine, cross over design. Two sequences were evaluated "cevimeline first, then pilocarpine" and "pilocarpine first, then cevimeline". Each sequence was evaluated for 4 weeks with one week "washout" period in between both sequences. 15 patients were randomly assigned to a specific sequence by a research pharmacist independent from the study authors. The patients received 30mg of cevimeline three times a day and pilocarpine 5mg three times a day.
Cevimlenine Vs Pilocarpine, cross over design, 4 weeks, one week wash out