Extra Pharmacology Notes Flashcards
1
Q
how does alcohol intake affect drug absorption?
A
- alcoholics develop cirrhosis which stops the liver working properly
- drugs are not metabolised correctly in the liver
2
Q
if a patient requires antibiotics, but they are allergic to penicillin, what drug cannot be given? what could you potentially substitute in its place?
A
AMOXICILLIN is derived from penicillin
- you could give metronidazole
3
Q
what is metronidazole used for?
A
treatment of bacterial infections
- good for treating bad periodontitis
4
Q
who cannot receive metronidazole?
A
pregnant patients as it is a teratogenic drug
5
Q
what are examples of dental analgesics that may be given to patients?
A
- paracetamol (2 500mg every 4 hours)
- ibuprofen (two 200mg every 6-8 hours)
6
Q
who should NOT be prescribed with ibuprofen?
A
- asthma
- peptic ulceration
- blood thinner patients
7
Q
what are examples of drugs used for conscious sedation?
A
- midazolam
- nitrous oxide
8
Q
what are emergency medications that every dental surgery must have?
A
- GTN spray
- aspirin 300mg
- glucagon
- adrenaline 500micrograms of 1:1000
- oxygen
