Drugs 11-20

Question 1

Metoprolol

Answer 1

Brand name: Lopressor
Indication: Angina, hypertension, HBP, prevention of stroke/heart attack
Dental consideration: Xerostomia, altered taste, gingival hyperplasia

Question 2

Escitalopram

Answer 2

Brand name: Lexapro
Indication: Anxiety, OCD, MDD
Dental consideration: Xerostomia

Question 3

Azithromycin

Answer 3

Brand name: Zithromax
Indication: Bacterial infections
Dental consideration: Tongue discoloration

Question 4

Albuterol

Answer 4

Brand name: ProAir HFA
Indication: Asthma/COPD
Dental consideration: Dental decay/xerostomia/mouth sores, oral candidiasis

Question 5

Hydrochlorothiazide

Answer 5

Brand name: HCTZ
Indication: Edema, hypertension (diuretic)
Dental consideration: Xerostomia

Question 6

Metformin

Answer 6

Brand name: Glucophage
Indication: Diabetes, PCOS
Dental consideration: Candidiasis, xerostomia, burning mouth

Question 7

Sertraline

Answer 7

Brand name: Zoloft
Indication: Depression, anxiety, PTSD
Dental consideration: Xerostomia/ halitosis

Question 8

Zolpidem

Answer 8

Brand name: Ambien
Indication: Sleep disorder
Dental consideration: Xerostomia

Question 9

Furosemide

Answer 9

Brand name: Lasix
Indication: Edema from congestive heart failure, cirrhosis, renal disease
Dental consideration: Xerostomia

Question 10

Omeprazole

Answer 10

Brand name: Prilosec
Indication: PUD & GERD
Dental consideration: xerostomia/halitosis