Exploring the Role of Amitriptyline in Modulating Gag Reflex Sensitivity
Amitriptyline can be considered a potential alternative to lidocaine spray in gag reflex management, particularly in lidocaine-intolerant patients. Further studies are needed to confirm long-term safety and determine the local versus systemic pharmacological effects.
Authors
- Simin Lesan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3877-328X)
- Farnaz Haji Fattahi
- Reyhaneh Shoorgashti
- Mehdi Modiri
Institutions
- Islamic Azad University South Tehran Branch (IR)
- Islamic Azad University Medical Branch of Tehran (IR)
- Islamic Azad University Dental Branch of Tehran (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research
- Published
- 2025-10-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5812/ijpr-160912
- Primary Topic
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00