Use of medicines in clinical dentistry Flashcards
What 2 drugs do many drugs interfere with?
warfarin and statin
What do systemic antifungals cause problems with?
statins
What drugs interfere with warfarin?
all drugs possible
What are 5 categories which dentists will prescribe?
antibiotics
antifungals
antivirals
analgesics
hypnotics
What are examples of topical antifungals?
nystatin
miconazole
What are examples of systemic antifungals?
fluconazole
itraconazole
What can miconazole be combined with to give increased anti-inflammatory action?
hydrocortisone
What are examples of antivirals?
aciclovir
penciclovir
How would you apply aciclovir?
topical cream or systemic
How would you apply penciclovir?
cream
What is a compound form of paracetamol?
co-codamol
paracetamol and codiene
What is an analgesic drug?
painkiller
What is the anti-inflammatory effect of paracetamol?
little, more of a pain killer
What are NSAIDs?
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
What is the role of NSAIDs?
relieve pain, reduce inflammation and bring down high temp
What are examples of NSAIDs?
ibuprofen
naproxen
aspirin