Common Medications

Question 1

Salbutamol

Answer 1

Ventolin inhaler

• Vasodilator
• Treatment of asthma

Question 2

Beclomethasone

Answer 2

Treatment of asthma

Steroid/anti inflammatory

Question 3

Ipratropium

Answer 3

Anti-cholinergic
Asthma
Bronchodilation
*Briefy: ACh acts on cholinergic receptors causing parasympathetic effects

Question 4

Levodopa/Carbiopa

Answer 4

Parkinson’s Disease

Question 5

Benztropine

Answer 5

Tremor in Parkinson’s Disease

Question 6

Amitriptyline

Answer 6

Tricyclic Antidepressant: VERY dry mouth

Question 7

Temezapam

Answer 7

Sleep

Question 8

Paracetamol

Answer 8

Pain

Question 9

List some anti-cholinergics

Answer 9

• Naturally occurring: atropine
• Synthetic: Quaternary amines (ipratropium, benztropine)
• Tertiary amines: antihistamine, antidepressant, antipsychotic

Question 10

Antihistamine drugs?

Answer 10

• Cetirizine
• Fexofenadine
• Loratadine
• Desloratadine

Question 11

What other drugs can cause dry mouth?

Answer 11

• Benzodiazepam
• Antihypertensives (ACEI)
• Antiparkasonian
• BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
• Apetite suppressants (stimulate sympathetic)
• Diuretics
• Opioids

Question 12

What topical therapy is available for dry mouth?

Answer 12

• Biotene mouthwash
• Oral balance gel
• Aquae mouth spray

Question 13

What medications are available for severe cases of dry mouth prescribable by dentists?How is it applied? When is max flow rate achieved and what is the duration?

Answer 13

Cholinergic agonist

-Pilocarpine 1%, 1-2 drops under tongue, max rate after 30minutes duration 3 hours

Question 14

Medications which disturb taste?

Answer 14

• Aspirin
• Fluoxetine
• Nifedipine
• Omeprazole
• Simvastatin