This study showed that around-the-clock administration of oral glutamine may decrease both the severity and duration of mucositis associated with high-dose bone marrow transplant preparative regimens. The decrease in severity and duration of mucositis translated into reduced parenteral narcotic use. A prospective, randomized, controlled trial is needed to determine future applications of glutamine in the support of patients undergoing high-dose chemotherapy.
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