Which of the following medications can decrease the severity of radiation-induced xerostomia in patients with oral cancer?

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Pilocarpine hydrochloride is a drug that can stimulate the production of saliva and decrease the severity of xerostomia. Bisphosphonates are used for the treatment of bone diseases such as osteoporosis and are not indicated for xerostomia. Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant drug used in organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases. Indomethacin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain management and inflammation. Neither cyclosporine nor indomethacin have significant effects on xerostomia.

Which of the Following Medications Can Decrease the Severity of Radiation-Induced