Preliminary study of glycopyrrolate in the management of drooling

Autor: Stern Lm
Rok vydání: 1997
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Zdroj: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health. 33:52-54
ISSN: 1440-1754
1034-4810
DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1997.tb00991.x
Popis: Objective: A study was undertaken to assess the efficacy of an oral anticholinergic drug, glycopyrrolate, in the management of drooling in children and young adults with disabilities. Methodology: Glycopyrrolate was used by 24 children and young adults for up to 28 months. Parents/carers were asked to complete a questionnaire on the effects of the drug on severity and frequency of drooling and to report any side-effects. Results: Twenty-two questionnaires were returned. There was a statistically significant decrease in both severity and frequency of drooling with minimal side-effects reported. Conclusion: In this preliminary study, glycopyrrolate was found to be an effective and well-tolerated addition to the management of drooling in children with disabilities.
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