chapter 7 Flashcards
issues with antibiotics
resistance superinfections gi problems allergic reactions photosensitivity
when to use antibiotics in dental therapy
aggressive periodontitis
topical antimicrobial agents- chronic localized periodontitis
endodontic therapy
implant dentistry
natural penicillin: narrow spectrum
penicillin V 500 mg qid
beta-lactamase inhibitors of the penicillins
augmentin 500 mg qid
aminopenicillin: broad spectrum
amoxillicin 500 mg qid
penicillin effective in killing
gram + cocci and bacilli(strep pneumoniae) also some gram -
what two penicillins are only used in dentistry for mild to moderate odontogenic infections
penicillin VK and amoxicillin
what is the drug of choice in the treatment of necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
penicillin VK
penicillin beter absorbed in gi tract
amoxicillin
penicillin that requires less frequent dosing
amoxicillin
which penicillin is poorly absorbed when take as a capsule or liquid- most often as IM and IV
ampicillin
are cephalasporins bactericidal
yes
are ceph used for dental infections
no; not drug of choice for dental inf bc expensive
first generation ceph
cefafroxil(duricef)
cephalexin(keflex)
second generation ceph
cefaclor(ceclor)
cefprozil(cefzil)
third generation ceph
omnicef(cefdinir)
effective against obligate or strict anaerobeic
metronidazole(flagyl)
found in GCF in the periodontal pocket
metronidazole/nitroimidazoles
what two drugs are good against actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans and porphyromonas gingivalis in aggressive periodontitis and nonresponding periodontitis
metronidazole and amoxicillin
flagyl and alcohol produce
disulfiram like reaction-vomiting