Methods and compositions for treating and preventing mucositis
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1. A method of treating a patient undergoing radiation treatment or chemotherapy to prevent or reduce the severity of mucositis comprising administering to the patient a formulation comprising an active agent, wherein the active agent consists essentially of an effective amount of a tetracycline to decrease duration or severity of mucositis when applied to the mucosal surface.
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A method of reducing or inhibiting mucositis in a patient, which includes administering an inflammatory cytokine inhibitor or a mast cell inhibitor, or a combination thereof, is disclosed.
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- 1. A method of treating a patient undergoing radiation treatment or chemotherapy to prevent or reduce the severity of mucositis comprising administering to the patient a formulation comprising an active agent, wherein the active agent consists essentially of an effective amount of a tetracycline to decrease duration or severity of mucositis when applied to the mucosal surface.
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