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