Effect of atorvastatin 1% mouthwash in the prevention of radiotherapy induced mucositis: A pilot study

Background: Oral mucositis is a troublesome symptom for people who receive radiotherapy and chemotherapy and it is a dose-dependent factor. Atorvastatin is a HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors and various studies have proven its anti-inflammatory effects. The goal of this study was to evaluate atorvastati...

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Main Authors: Shahram Ala, Majid Saeedi, Arash Ghasemi, Melika Namdari, Neda Koulaeinejad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Babol University of Medical Sciences 2022-09-01
Series:Caspian Journal of Internal Medicine
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Online Access:http://caspjim.com/article-1-2805-en.html