Drugs 41-50

Question 1

Methylprednisolone

Answer 1

Brand name: Medrol
Indication: Anti-inflammatory/Arthritis/Lupus/UC/Psoriasis
Dental consideration: Muscle pain/weakness

Question 2

Methylphenidate

Answer 2

Brand name: Concerta
Indication: ADHD/Narcolepsy- NS stimulant
Dental consideration: Xerostomia

Question 3

Fexofenadine

Answer 3

Brand name: Allegra
Indication: Itching/Decongestant/Antihistamine
Dental consideration: Muscle pain

Question 4

Carvedilol

Answer 4

Brand name: Coreg
Indication: HBP/Symptoms of heart failure/Beta Blocker
Dental consideration: Xerostomia

Question 5

Digoxin

Answer 5

Brand name: Lanoxin
Indication: Antidysrhythmic/Atrial fibrulation/Heart failure
Dental consideration: Weakness

Question 6

Memantine

Answer 6

Brand name: Namenda
Indication: Alzheimers/Dementia/NMDA antagonist
Dental consideration:

Question 7

Atenolol

Answer 7

Brand name: Tenormin
Indication: HBP/Chest pain/Beta blocker
Dental consideration:

Question 8

Diazepam

Answer 8

Brand name: Valium
Indication:Anxiety/Muscle spasm/Sedative- Benzodiazapine/Anti-anxiety agent
Dental consideration: Muscle weakness

Question 9

Oxycodone

Answer 9

Brand name: OxyContin
Indication:Severe pain- opioid
Dental consideration:

Question 10

Risedronate

Answer 10

Brand name: Actonel
Indication:Osteoporosis/Paget Disease- Calcium metabolic modifier
Dental consideration: Muscle pain