Drugs

Question 1

Antibiotics

Answer 1

used to treat infection caused by bacteria - bacteria can become immune to antibiotics if used over a prolonged period of time

Question 2

Penicillin

Answer 2

used against spread of infection in periocorontitis + prevent secondary infection after oral surgery
typical dose 250mg
taken 4 times daily
3-5 days

Question 3

Amoxicillin

Answer 3

type of penicillin with wider range of action to fight severe infections
typical dose 500mg
taken 3 times daily
taken for up to 5 days

Question 4

Erythromycin

Answer 4

used for pts who are allergic to penicillin

Question 5

Metronidazole

Answer 5

used against anaerobic bacteria often associated with periocorontitis, periodontal disease + acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG)
typical does 200-400 daily
taken 3 times daily depending on severity
has severe reaction to alcohol

Question 6

Analgesics

Answer 6

relieve pain but provide no loss of consciousness or sensations

Question 7

Paracetamol

Answer 7

reduces body temp when fever present, can cause liver damage if abused

Question 8

Ibuprofen

Answer 8

has anti-inflammatory properties, is safer to use than paracetamol, not suitable for asthmatics. can cause stomach ulcers if used excessively

Question 9

Aspirin

Answer 9

relieves pain + has anti-inflammatory properties - acts as an anticoagulant (blood thinner) so not to be given after surgical procedures

Question 10

Antivirals

Answer 10

used to fight against infections caused by virus

herpes simplex is treated with acyclovir cream to prevent full development of a cold sore