Antispetics and Antibiotics Flashcards
1
Q
Define substantivity
A
Persistence of action
2
Q
What CHX formations are available and its substantivity?
A
12 hours
- 0.2% 10ml = 20mg 2x daily
- 0.12% 15ml = 18mg 2x daily
3
Q
What are the advantages of CHX?
A
- Effective against bot gram bacterias, fungi, yeasts, viruses
- No bacterial resistance reported
4
Q
What are the disadvantages of CHX?
A
- Hypersensitivity reported
- Inhibits resorption from gut
- Staining
- Taste disturbances
- Interacts with SLS
5
Q
What topical antibiotics may be used in periodontology?
A
- 2% Minocycline Gel
- 9.8% Doxycyline
- 2.5mg CHX gel chip (‘periochip’)
6
Q
Is local deliveries of antibiotics better than mechanical therapy?
A
Limited benefits
