Pharmacology · single question
A patient has xerostomia. Which medication stimulates salivary flow?
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Correct answer: A. Cevimeline
- A. Correct. Cevimeline (and pilocarpine) are muscarinic agonists (sialogogues) that stimulate salivary secretion.
- B. Atropine is an antimuscarinic that DRIES secretions.
- C. Scopolamine is also antimuscarinic and reduces saliva.
- D. Diphenhydramine has anticholinergic effects that cause dry mouth.