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Aspirin Considered NSAID
Functions of aspirin Analgesia, anyipyretic, anti inflammatory
Mechanism of action Inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
aspirin and ibuprofen
Side effects of aspirin Interferes w blood clotting, contraindicated
and ibuprofen with warfarin/ coumadin, gi irritation(less w
ibuprofen)
Warfarin/coumadin Blood thinner
Antipyretic. Reduce fever
Toxicity AKA Salicylism
Acetaminophen Aka Tylenol, not NSAID
Functions of tylenol Antipyretic, analgesic, not antiinflammatory
Someone on Coumadin Acetaminophen
should take what
analgesic
After SRP what analgesic Tylenol
recommended
Examples of opioids Heroin codeine morphine
Mechanism of action Blocks pain receptors in brain without loss of
opioids consciousness
Most common opioid Codeine
given in dentistry
Antitussive Cough suppressant
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Overdose of codeine Respiratory depression and death
Side effect of codeine Emesis
Opioid antagonist that Narcan
treats opioid overdose
Treatment of narcotic Methadone
withdrawal/
dependence
Pupil size for heroin user Pinpoint pupils
Pupil size cocaine uswr Dilated pupils
Best pain medication for NSAIDs
heroin addicts
Ability to kill bacteria Bactericidal
Ability to inhibit or slow Bacteriostatic
multiplication and
growth of bacteria
Most commonly Penicillin
prescribed
antibacterial in dental
profession
Which type of VK because G is inactivated by gastric cells in
penicillin is preferred? absorption
VK or G
Amoxicillin or penicillin Amox because it is TID (3xday) rather than QID
Penicillin mechanism of Destroys bacterial cell Wall causing lysis
action
Most common Penicillin
antibacterial to cause
anaphylaxis
Most common allergic Rash
rxn
Penicillin given to Yes
pregnant women?
Amoxicillin not effective Penicillinase(beta lactamase). Only when in
against conjunction with clauvanic acid
Tetracycline is Bacteriostatic
Mechanism of action Inhibiting protein synthesis
tetracycline
Used in pregnancy tetra? No because tooth discoloration in early childhood
Tetra should not be Dairy, antacids, iron tablets
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