title: The effects of sucralfate suspension and diphenhydramine syrup plus kaolin-pectin on radiotherapy-induced mucositis.
abstract: A prospective, double-blind study compared the effectiveness of sucralfate suspension with diphenhydramine syrup plus kaolin-pectin in reducing severity and pain of radiation-induced oropharyngeal mucositis. Fourteen patients who received at least 4600 cGy to the oral cavity used one of the mouth rinses four times a day, beginning at 1600 cGy. Data were collected on daily perceived pain and helpfulness of mouth rinse, weekly mucositis grade, weight change, and interruption of therapy. Analysis of data revealed no statistically significant differences between the two groups in any parameter. A retrospective review of 15 patients who had received at least 4600 cGy radiation to the oropharynx but had not used a daily mouth-coating rinse, was compared with the study group. Comparison of the two groups suggested that consistent daily oral hygiene and use of a mouth-coating agent will result in less pain and may reduce weight loss and interruption of radiation because of severe mucositis.
authors.affiliation: School of Dentistry, University of Missouri--Kansas City 64108-2795.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Barker
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Loftus
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cuddy
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Barker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003528:Carcinoma, Adenoid Cystic / Q000532:radiotherapy; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000532:radiotherapy; D003035:Cobalt / Q000009:adverse effects; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D006801:Humans; D007616:Kaolin; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000528:radiation effects*; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D009067:Mouthwashes / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010146:Pain / Q000517:prevention & control; D010166:Palliative Care; D010368:Pectins; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011867:Radioisotope Teletherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013280:Stomatitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D013392:Sucralfate / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D009067:Mouthwashes; D007616:Kaolin; D003035:Cobalt; D013392:Sucralfate; D010368:Pectins; D004155:Diphenhydramine