Perio Drugs

Question 1

Phenytoin

Answer 1

antiepileptic agent

• can cause gingival hypertrophy, increased hair growth and ocarse facial features
• *if carbamazipine is contraindicated it can be used to treat trigeminal neuralgia

Question 2

Valproic acid

Answer 2

anticonvulsant and mood stabolizer

* primary treatment for epilepsy, bipolar, migraines, schizophrenia and major depression

Question 3

Venlafaxine

Answer 3

serotonin-norepinephrine reupatke inhibitor (SNRI) used to treat depression

Question 4

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 4

potassium spraing diuretic used to treat essential hypertension

Question 5

1) Phenytoin class?
2) Cyclosporin
3) Nifedipine

Answer 5

1) anticonvulsive
2) immunosuppressive
3) Ca channel blocker

Question 6

name Ca channel blockers

Answer 6

Nifedipine, diltiazem, amlodipine, verapamil

Question 7

carbamazipine

Answer 7

used to treat trigeminal neuralgia, bipolar, epilepsy

• anticonvulsant and mood stabolizer
• if contraindicated, phenytoin can be used