practical Flashcards
(49 cards)
What are category B drugs in dental prescription for pregnant women?
- antibiotics: penicillins, cephalosporins, azithromycin
- analgesics: paracetamol
- try to avoid as much as possible in the first trimester
What is the prescription of dental abscess in pregnancy?
Augmentin 625mg
قرص كل 8 ساعات بعد الأكل لمدة خمس أيام
panadol 500
قرصين اول مرة بعد ذلك قرص كل 8 ساعات لمدة خمس أيام
listerine mouthwash or oravex or chlorhexidine
مضمضة للفم معلقة كبيرة بعد غسل الأسنان لمدة دقيقة ثلاث مرات يوميا لمدة أسبوع
What is the principle treatment of prophylaxis against bacterial endocarditis prior to dental procedure?
- oral amoxicillin taken 1 hour before the procedure
- if the patient can’t take the drug orally or there is no time: I.M or I.V ampicillin within 30 minutes of starting the procedure
- if the patient is allergic to penicillin: oral clindamycin OR azithromycin taken 1 hour before the procedure
What is an example of thiazide?
hydrchlorothiazide
What is the method of action of thiazides?
inhibit sodium and chloride ions reabsorption
What are the side effects of thiazides?
- hypokalaemia
- metabolic alkalosis
- hyponatremia
- hypomagnesemia
- increase in blood glucose, lipid, uric acid concentration
What is the method of action of beta blockers?
- suppression of renin release
- -ve inotropic & chronotropic effects
- reset of baroreceptors
- decrease sympathetic flow
What are the side effects of beta blockers?
- bradycardia
- bronchospasm (non selective)
- cold extremities
- increase LDL/HDL ratio and triglycerides…atherosclerosis
- fatigue and exercise intolerance
- prolonged use of β-blockers: up-regulation of the receptors –> exaggerated effects therefore it should be withdrawn gradually
What are examples of beta blockers?
anything that ends with -olol (propanolol)
What is an example of ACEIs?
captopril
What does ACEIs stand for?
angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors
What is the method of action of ACEIs?
- inhibit angiotensin converting enzyme responsible for angiotensin II formation & bradykinin breakdown
What are the side effects of ACEIs?
- chronic dry cough (from bradykinin breakdown)
- hyperkalaemia
- taste disturbance
- DI with NSAIDs
What does ARBs stand for?
angiotensin II receptor blockers
What is the action of ARBs?
- block AT-II receptor which mediate most of pathological cardiovascular effect of angiotensin II
What are the side effects of ARBs?
- taste disturbance and hyperkalaemia(same as ACEIs except cough)
- CI in pregnancy
What is the example of ARBs?
losartan
What are examples of CCB?
amlodipine and nifedipine
What does CCB stand for?
calcium channel blockers
What is the method of action of CCBs?
- peripheral arterial vasodilation, decrease TPR
- increase renal blood flow (diuretic action)
What are the side effects of CCBs?
- palpitations
- flushing
- headache
- Nausea
- gingival hyperplasia is associated with certain calcium channel blocker
What are th types of antihypertensives?
- thiazides
- CCBs
- ARBs
- ACEIs
- beta blockers
What happens if NSAIDs are taken more tan 5 days at full dose for patients suffering from hypertension?
decrease antihypertensive agent effect due to sodium and water retention
How to manage a case of arterial hypertension?
- patient is instructed to take their medication as usual on the day of dental treatment
- the patient blood pressure should be recorded, and if the values high: postpone
- the prescription of anxiolytic agents may prove necessary in particularly anxious patients (5-10 mg of diazepam the night before and 1-2 hours before the appointment) before dental treatment
- a good local anaesthetic technique should be performed, avoiding IV injection and using a maximum of two anaesthetic carpules with vasoconstrictor. If more anaesthesia is needed, it should be provided without vasoconstrictor