کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
2736237 1147835 2010 6 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
Sublingual Atropine Drops for the Treatment of Pediatric Sialorrhea
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علم عصب شناسی عصب شناسی
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
Sublingual Atropine Drops for the Treatment of Pediatric Sialorrhea
چکیده انگلیسی

Excess oral secretions or sialorrhea is a common problem affecting children and adults with neurological disorders, as well as those approaching the end of life because of a variety of underlying illnesses. Systemic anticholinergic medications are often prescribed in an attempt to improve quality of life and reduce complications; yet, response rates are variable, and a sizable proportion of patients discontinue these drugs as a result of intolerable side effects. This report describes the successful use of a local treatment, sublingually delivered ophthalmic atropine drops, to reduce sialorrhea in a child receiving palliative care. In addition, medical evidence for the safety and efficacy of traditionally prescribed systemic medications for the treatment of pediatric sialorrhea is reviewed.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - Volume 40, Issue 5, November 2010, Pages 783–788
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