Antisialagogue
Sign in to saveAntisialagogues are drugs or substances that decrease the flow rate of saliva and their effect is opposite to that of sialagogues. Their origin may be both natural and synthetic.
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It sits within the topics Anticholinergics, Drugs acting on the gastrointestinal system and metabolism and Drugs by target organ system.
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Antisialagogues are drugs or substances that decrease the flow rate of saliva and their effect is opposite to that of sialagogues. Their origin may be both natural and synthetic.
Anticholinergics generally have antisialagogue effects, and most produce some level of sedation, both being advantageous in surgical procedures.
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