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Pharmacology is…

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is the science or branch of medicine that includes the research, development, and manufacturing of drugs.

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A Drug is…

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a substance taken for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a disease

A wide variety of drugs are available on the market, and each drug produces a different effect

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DA Role in Pharmacology..

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Your role in understanding pharmacology is to become familiar with the drugs used in dentistry, the drugs your patients are taking for a specific medical condition, the terminology and use of prescriptions, and the drug reference materials available.

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The most probable situations in which the dental assistant will be required to identify drug types include the following:

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  1. When reviewing a patient’s medical history
  2. hen assisting in a dental procedure that requires premedication
  3. When assisting in a specific dental procedure for which pain control is required
  4. when assisiting in a medical emergency
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Drugs can be identified three ways:

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  1. Chemical name: The anatomic or molecular structure of the drug
  2. Generic Name: The shorthand version of the drug’s chemical name, structure, or formual; a name that any business firm may use
  3. Brand name or trade name: controlled by a pharmaceutical company as a registered trademark (ie. Advil, Motrin, Nuprin - brand names of generic ibuprofen)
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Example of Chemical Name, Generic Name & Brand Name/Trade Name

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Chemical Name: 2-(4-isobutylphenyl) propionic acid

Generic Name: Ibuprofen

Brand name: Advil, Motrin

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Classification of Drugs

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Patent medicines
Prescription Drugs

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Patent Medicines

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No prescription needed
-also referred to as over the counter (OTC) drugs

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Prescription Drugs

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Licensed medicines, regulated by legislation, and require prescription.

  1. Also referred to as ethical drugs
  2. Non-controlled
  3. Controlled
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Common Adverse Effects of Medications

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  1. Hyperexcitability
  2. Insomnia (Sleeplessness)
  3. Gastrointestinal
    disturbances (Stomach)
  4. Central nervous system
    effects
  5. Hypotension and fainting
  6. Weight/Appetite changes
  7. Skin changes/ edema8. Sexual dysfunction
  8. Opportunistic infections (Yeast, fungal)
  9. Xerostomia (Dry mouth)
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Drug Complications

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  1. Allergic Reaction - a drug triggers the immune response, reactions can range from a common rash to life-threatening anaphylactic shock
  2. Drug Toxicity - Toxin-induced cell damage and cell death
  3. Drug interaction - When multiple drugs are introduced to the body system
  4. Drug Tolerance - Loss of effectiveness of drug over time
  5. Drug Addiction - Phyisical dependence on a drug
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Opioids are a class of drugs that include:

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  1. Heroin
  2. Fentanyl
  3. Pain relievers like oxycodone, acetaminophen and hydrocodone combination (Vicodin), codeine, morphine, and many others..
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Opioid Addictions - Recommendations by ADA

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  1. Consider using non-narcotic pain relievers as first line of treatment
  2. When an opioid pain reliever is indicated, consider prescribing fewer pills
  3. Counsel patients about benefits and drawbacks of using opioid analgesics
  4. Learn to recognize when a patient might have a substance abuse use disorder or be prone to addiction
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In Alberta, the following acts govern the use and handling of drugs:

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  1. Alberta’s Pharmacy and Drug Act
  2. Canada’s Food and Drug Act
  3. Canada’s Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
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Canada’s Food & Drug Act - What is the purpose of this regulation?

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Help to protect the health and safety of Canadians with respect to the sale of food and drug products

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Canada’s Food and Drug Act - What are the key elements of this regulation?

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Set out requirements for the manufacture, packaging, labelling, storage, importation, distribution and sale of foods, and prescription and non-prescription drugs in Canada. Requirements for drug clinical trials are also set out in the regulations.

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Schedule 1 Drugs - How to access? Type?

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Access - Can be sold with a PRESCRIPTION only

Type - Tylenol 3, Penicillin, Lipitor

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Schedule 2 Drugs - How to access? Type?

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Access - They do not require a prescription but they do require professional intervention with a qualified healthcare professional (BEHIND THE COUNTER)

Types:
1. Gravol
2. Iron > 30mg
3. Tylenol #1

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Schedule 3 Drugs - How to access? Type?

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Access: Suitable for self-selection but may pose risks for certain groups of people and should be sold where a qualified health care professional is available to provide advice when required.

Types:
- Plan b
-Yeast infection products

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Unscheduled Drugs - How to access? Type?

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Access: Can be sold without professional supervision

Types:
-Advil, Tylenol, Aspirin

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Examples of controlled substances and precursors include substances explicitly listed in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) such as:

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  1. Cocaine
  2. Fentanyl
  3. Morphine
  4. Methamphetamine
  5. Ephedrine
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Drug Reference Materials

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Printed drug references such as the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR) or Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference are comprehensive

◦ Physicians’ Desk Reference
 Updated source of information supplied by drug companies about their products
 Available as a bound text and electronically

◦ Mosby’s Dental Drug Reference
 Dental-specific source

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Package Inserts

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Information sheet that describes the drug

Specific information includes the following:
1. How the drug will affect the body - what the purpose is
2. For what condition the drug is being prescribed
3. Any adverse effects (e.g., drowsiness) - short term side effects
4. Any adverse long-term effects -
5. Special precautions to follow when taking the drug - ie. sensitivity to sun
6. Contraindications to taking the drug - what you shouldn’t be taking with this drug
7. Dosage and route for the drug - how much you’re taking, how you are taking it

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Drug Dosage

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A dose is the amount of a drug that a patient takes

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Specific factors in determining the dosage are

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  1. Age of the patient, with it affecting the newborn and aged the most
  2. Weight of the patient has a direct relation to the effect of the medication
  3. The time of day the drug is to be taken is important because the body’s rhythm plays an important part in the effects of some drugs
  4. Patient tolerance to the drug
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Administration of Medications - Forms of Drugs

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  1. Pills
  2. Capsules
  3. Liquids, drops
  4. Ointments - rubbed into skin
  5. Sprays - for skin, or under tounge
  6. Gases
  7. Lotions

The way a drug is administered determines how quickly it takes effect

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Local-action drug…

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applied directly to site of use

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Systemic action drug..

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can affect the whole body by way of the circulatory system - swallow or by IV

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Stages of Drug Action in the Body

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Absorption: Drug is absorbed from the site of entry

Distribution: The chemical compound of a drug attaches to protiens within the blood and is circulated throughout the body to be released and take effect where it was meant to act

Metabolism: Once the chemical compound is released, the drug becomes metabolized and is then excreted through the liver or kidneys

Excretion: The drug leaves the body by way of kidneys, liver, saliva, breast milk, and sweat

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Drugs Commonly Prescribed in Dentistry

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  1. Analgesics - pain relievers
    -non-opiod
    -opiod
  2. Antibiotics - for bacterial infection
  3. Antifungal agents - fpr oral thrush, yeast infection
  4. Antiviral agents
  5. Antianxiety agents

Many patients who will be seen in the dental office will be
taking prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs
prescribed by their personal doctor because of a medical
disease

It is important to have background knowledge of the drugs that
your patients are taking and how they affect your patient’s total health as well as how they could interfere with their dental care

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Drugs Commonly Prescribed in Medicine

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  1. Cardiovascular drugs
    statins, diuretics, anticoagulants (for blood clots - stops blood from clotting), antiplatelets, beta-blockers, vasodilators, calcium
    channel blockers, ACE inhibitors
  2. Respiratory drugs
    anti-inflammatories, bronchodilators (inhaler for asthma)
  3. Gastrointestinal drugs
    acid reflux, anti-diarrheal, ulcerative colitis/crohn drugs
  4. Neurologic drugs
    anticonvulsant, antimyasthenic, antiparkinsonism, antispastic
  5. Psychoactive drugs
    antianxiety, antidepressant, antimanic/bipolar, antipsychotic
  6. Endocrine/hormonal drugs
    thyroxin
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Prescriptions

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A written order provided by a physician or dentist for the preparation and administration of a medicine by the pharmacist

  • Only a professional who is legally authorized to prescribe medications may write a prescription
  • A professional who is authorized to prescribe medications is issued a federal DEA identification number
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Prescription Terminology

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Rx: Derived frrom the Latin word “recipe” meaning “take”

Inscription: The drug name, strength, and dose

Superscription: Prescriber’s information for identifictation

Signature: Information to be on the label such as the patient’s use instructions

DEA #: The Federal Drug Enforcement Agency requires all practicitioners who prescribe controlled substances to register. The practictioner’s DEA number must be included in the prescription.

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Prescription Safeguards

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-Keep prescription pads locked
-Write prescription so they cannot be altered
-Keep duplicates in patient chart
-Dentist should never presign a prescription
-Date all prescriptions

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Storage

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  1. Read the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) or product information sheets that accompanies the drug
  2. Comply with legislation surrounding drug stroage
  3. Adhere to practice protocols that monitor for expired and recalled drugs
  4. Follow legislation for drug disposal
  5. Ensure all products are labeled accurately
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