Oral Adverse Effects of Medicines Flashcards
1
Q
What adverse affects can cytotoxic drugs have on the oral mucosa?
A
Vulnerable to ulceration
2
Q
What adverse affects can ACE inhibitors, NSAIDs and protease inhibitors have on the oral mucosa?
A
Oral ulceration
3
Q
What adverse affects can Corticosteroid inhalers, antibacterials & immunosuppressant have on the oral mucosa?
A
Candidiasis
4
Q
What medicine can cause brown staining of the teeth?
A
Chlorhexidine
5
Q
What medicine can cause black staining of the enamel?
A
Liquid iron salts
6
Q
What medicine can cause intrinsic staining?
A
Tetracyclines
7
Q
What medicine can cause Osteonecrosis of the jaw?
A
Bisphosphonates
8
Q
Which 3 drugs could cause gingival overgrowth?
P
C
N
A
- Phenytoin
- Ciclosporin
- Nifedipine
9
Q
Give some medicines that can cause a decrease in taste acuity or sensation
A
- Metformin
- Zopiclone
- Clarithromycin
- Ramipril
- Carbimazole
- Omeprazole
- Amiodarone
