pilocarpine

Definition / meaning of pilocarpine

A drug used to increase salivation in people who have dry mouth caused by opioids or radiation therapy. Pilocarpine belongs to the family of drugs called alkaloids.

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The Web site of the National Cancer Institute (http://www.cancer.gov/)

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