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[Dysphagia] Scopolamine
- Subject: [Dysphagia] Scopolamine
- From: eripley at yahoo.com (Irene Campbell-Taylor)
- Date: Tue Oct 3 05:42:37 2006
At our facility we find Scopolomine to be the best medication for
management of saliva. Our Respiratory Therapists recommend this before
any other medication for excessive saliva.
*** There are several caveats. while it does dry the mouth, it should not be used in anyone with ir with a tendency toward reflux or any form of esophageal dysmotility. Also, drying the saliva leads over time to tooth decay along the gum line. The drug is highly toxic and has to be used in minute doses. An overdose can cause delirium, delusions, paralysis, stupor and death.
Dr I Campbell-Taylor
Clinical Neuroscientist
Exclusive Distributor:
www.interactivetherapy.com
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