Antisialagogues are drugs or substances that decrease the flow rate of saliva and their effect is opposite to that of sialagogues. [1] 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. [2]
Classic antisialagogues
[1] include:
Antisialagogues are drugs or substances that decrease the flow rate of saliva and their effect is opposite to that of sialagogues. [1] 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. [2]
Classic antisialagogues
[1] include: