Common medications to cause dry mouth include: Antihistamines, Antidepressants, Diuretics and Beta-Blockers, Decongestants, Opioids, Antihypertensive, Sedatives, and muscle relaxants to name a few
It is important to note that an impact of the Inflation Reduction Act is that small molecule therapeutics may continue to be deprioritized in favor of biologics, so development of oral biologics may (unfortunately) be more compelling for companies in this context
Most people maintain adequate levels through diet and the bodys own production
Small amounts are found in foods such as fatty fish, eggs and fortified milk and cereals, but the main source is from exposure to direct sunlight and 10-15 minutes per day without sunscreen is recommended
First of all, this is a more challenging population than the typical population with diabetes because of requirement for chronic kidney disease