Yohimbine increases human salivary secretion.
The effect of oral yohimbine (14 mg) on salivary secretion was evaluated in healthy volunteers. Yohimbine significantly increased salivary secretion when compared with placebo. This effect was significant from 60 min until 180 min after administration under our experimental conditions. Yohimbine (or alpha 2-adrenoceptor blocking agents) could have a potential interest in the treatment of dry mouths.
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Laboratoire de Pharmacologie Médicale et Clinique, INSERM U317, Faculté de Médecine, Toulouse, France.
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Berlan
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Montastruc
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D000328:Adult; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012472:Salivation / Q000187:drug effects*; D013997:Time Factors; D015016:Yohimbine / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology*
D015016:Yohimbine