Post on 19-Jan-2023
SIALOGOGUE
#Definition………….. Sialogogue are the
agents or drugs which are used to increased salivation due to dryness of mouth or any other reasons.
Classification of sialogogue
## sialogogue
Agent which increase
salivary reflex… *Bitter food
*Hot food
*Spicy food
*Alcohol
Saliva substitute *Anti-bacterial agent
*Complex mixture of salt
*Sorbitol or sweetener
*Cellulose and
* Flavoring agent
Cholino-mimetic drugs *Pilocarpin
*Neostigmine
*Physostigmine
XEROSTOMIA
#Definition….. The term xerostomia or
“dry mouth” refers to a subjective complaint of dryness involving the oral mucosa and oro-pharynx that may or may not be accompanied by salivary gland hypo function, an objective decrease in salivary flow.
Etiologic factors/Causes of
xerostomia Potential etiologic factors for
Xerostomia and/or Salivary gland Hypo function……. #Mediations------ *Antihistamines *Decongestants *Antidepressants *Sedatives/ anxiolytic agent *Anti-hypertensive
agent *Anti-cholinergic agent *Anti- neoplastic agent *Anti-psychotic agent #Radiation therapy