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| Stimulate alpha and beta receptors |
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| Inhibit alpha and beta receptors |
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| Stimulate body functions by direct actions (choline esters) or indirect action (inhibition of acetylcholinesterase) pilocarpine (Salagen) |
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| Inhibit body functions by blocking muscarinic cholinergic receptors atropine (Sal-Tropine) |
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Main purpose is to decrease anxiety by depressing CNS
Benzodiazepines, barbiturates, chloral hydrate, zolpidem (Ambien), diazepam (Valium) |
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| Salicylates (aspirin), acetaminophen (Tylenol), NSAIDS (naproxin, Alleve), ibprophen (Advil, Motrin, Pamprin), celecoxib (Celebrex) |
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| Morphine (MS Contin), hydromorphone (Dilaudid), meperidine (Demerol), propoxyphene (Darvon), codeine, oxycodone (OxyContin), oxycodone w/ acetaminophen (Percocet), oxycodone w/ aspirin (Percodan) |
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| Hydrocodone (Vicodin, Lorcet) |
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| Inhibit or destroy gungal growth. Nystatin (Mycostatin), amphotericin B (Fungilin), fluconazole (Diflucan) |
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| Inhibit replication of viral DNA, which is necessary for viruses to reproduce themselves. Acylovir (Zovirax), valacyclovir (Valtrex) |
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| Prevent or control bacterial growth. Penicillins (narrow spectrum = penicillin G & VK) Most frequently used in DDSry (extended or broad spectrum= ampicillin or amoxicillin) |
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| Inhibits protein synthesis. STD's (Doxycycline) |
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| Infections caused by gram + penicillase-producing and some gram - bacteria. Cephalexin (Keflex), cefaclor (Ceclor) |
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| Inhibits protien synthesis, bacteriostatic DRUG OF CHOICE FOR AHA ANTIBIOTIC PREMEDICATION for pts allergic to penicillin or ampicillin |
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| Erythromycin (Robimycin), azithrimycin (Z-Pac) |
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| Inhibit protein synthesis, bactericidal used for MRSA. gentamicin (Garamycin) |
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Calm emotions and slow down psychomotor responses, act as antiemetics
Haloperidol (Haldol), procholorperazine (Compazine) |
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alpazolam (Xanax) |
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Suffix: -azolam
Drug Group/Uses: Benzodiazepines/antianxiety, sedatives
Dental Concerns: Xerostomia, Lightheadedness
Dental RX Interactions: CNS drugs, antiinfectives |
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acyvlovir (Zovirax)
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Suffix: - clovir
Drug Group/Uses: Antiviral agents/ Herpes simplex I & II, herpes zoster
Dental Concerns: Lightheadedness, dry lips
Dental RX Interactions: Increases CNS side effects |
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minocycline HCl, topical (Arestin)
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Suffix: cycline
Drug Group/Uses: Antibiotic/infections (tetracycline family)
Dental Concerns: Dizziness, long term use, candidiasis, tooth staining
Dental RX Interactions: None known |
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nifedipine (Proxardia XL)
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Suffix: -dipine
Drug Group/Uses: Calcium channel Blockers (CCB's)/hypertension, angina
Dental Concerns: Gingival Hyperplasia
Dental RX Interactions: Certain anti-infectives |
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celecoxib (Celebrex)
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Suffix: -ecoxib
Drug Group/Uses: Cyclooxygenase (COX) II specific NSAID/arthritis, acute dental pain
Dental Concerns: Xerostomia, stomatitis, altered taste
Dental RX Interactions: ketaconazole, aspirin |
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ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
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Suffix: -floxacin
Drug Group/Uses: Antiinfective, quinlones/periodontitis assoc w/ Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans (Aa)
Dental Concerns: None known
Dental RX Interactions: wafarin, NSAIDS |
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rosiglitazone (Avandia)
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Suffix: -glitazone
Drug Group/Uses: Antidiabetic agent/Type II
Dental Concerns: If >stress=hypoglycemia
Dental RX Interactions: None known |
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raloxifine (Evista)
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Suffix: -ifene
Drug Group/Uses: Estrogen receptor/modifer/osteoporosis
Dental Concerns: None known
Dental RX Interactions: None known |
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zafirlukast (Accolate)
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Suffix: - lukast
Drug Group/Uses: Leukotriene inhibitor/asthma not treated by Beta blockers & corticosteroid inhalers and pts w/ aspirin hypersensitivity
Dental Concerns: Headache, xerostomia
Dental RX Interactions: >effect of warfarin, erythromycin lowers effect of drug, aspirin increases level of drug |
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azithromycin (Zithromax, Z-Pac)
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Suffix: - mycin
Drug Group/Uses: Antibiotic/endocarditis alternative
Dental Concerns: Caution in liver disorders
Dental RX Interactions: None known |
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propranolol (Inderal)
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Suffix: -olol
Drug Group/Uses: Antiarrhythmic agent beta blocker/ hypertension, angina, tremor, arrhythmias
Dental Concerns: Orthostatic hypotension
Dental RX Interactions: NSAIDS, vasoconstrictor caution
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omeprazole (Prilosec)
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Suffix: -prazole
Drug Group/Uses: Protien pump inhibitor (heart burn)/GERD
Dental Concerns: Xerostomia, esophageal candidiasis, mucosal atrophy
Dental RX Interactions: <+> drug blood levelsof antiinfectives, benzodiaepines |
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captopril (Capoten)
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Suffix: -pril
Drug Group/Uses:Angiotension-converting (ACE) inhibitors/hypertension
Dental Concerns: Orthostatic Hypotension, taste loss
Dental RX Interactions: NSAIDS |
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losartan (Cozzar)
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Suffix: - sartan
Drug Group/Uses: Angiotension II receptor antagonist/hypertension
Dental Concerns: Orthostatic hypotension
Dental RX Interactions: None known |
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Pilocarpine (Salagen) Sarin
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Suffix: - (m)ine
Drug Group/Uses: Chloinergic agent/xerostomia Chemical warfare
Dental Concerns: Perspiration, nausea, rhinitis, chills, flushing
Dental RX Interactions: Benzodiazepines, opiods, antihistamines. Atropine is antidote. |
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sumatriptan (lmitrex)
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Suffix: - triptan
Drug Group/Uses: Seratonin antagonist/anti-migrane
Dental Concerns: Bad taste, dysphagia, mouth/tongue discomfort, increased BP/HR
Dental RX Interactions: None Known |
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fluconazole (Diflucan)
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Suffix: -(con)azole
Drug Group/Uses: Antifungal Agent
Dental Concerns: For oral candidasis
Dental RX Interactions: None known |
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atorvastatin calcium (Lipitor)
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Suffix: -(va)statin
Drug Group/Uses: 3 hydroxy 3-methylglutryl (HMG)-CoA reductase inhibitors/antilipemic:
Chloesterol reducing drug drugs for coranary artery disease (CAD)
Dental Concerns: None Known
Dental RX Interactions: None known |
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