Adverse Reactions
A drug reaction that occurs immediately and is life threatening.
What is Type I (1) allergic reaction?
In combination with this drug, aspirin can increase bleeding and is contraindicated if a patient is taking this.
What is warfarin (Coumadin)?
The most commonly used opioid in dentistry. Often combined with acetaminophen.
What is codeine?
Most commonly prescribed class of anti-anxiety drugs.
What are Benzodiazepines?
The properties of a drug that describe how the drug works on the body.
What is pharmacodynamics?
A drug effect that is not predictable or dose related. This is a immunologic , hypersensitivity response to a drug.
What is a drug allergy?
The most commonly used NSAID in dentistry. Usually equivalent to opioids in pain control and used for moderate pain.
What is ibuprofen?
The most commonly used local anesthetic in dentistry.
What is lidocaine?
This is a non-benzo, non-barbiturate anti-anxiety medication. Does not cause tolerance/abuse.
What is buspirone (Buspar)?
Controlled substances in this schedule can be bought over the counter in some states.
What is schedule V (5)?
A predictable, dose-related adverse drug reaction that acts on target organs. Causes an exaggeration of the desired response.
What is a toxic reaction?
This medication when given to a child under the age of 18 yrs. can cause Reyes syndrome.
What is Aspirin?
An opioid used to treat narcotic dependency.
What is Methadone?
Anti-anxiety agents used as a sedative primarily in anesthesia.
What are Barbiturates?
The amount of cartridges of anesthetic with epinephrine that a healthy person can tolerate.
What is 11 cartridges?
A drug reaction that is mediated by IgG antibodies only. Symptoms include itchy red patches on the skin, aching joints, and fever.
What is Type III (3) immune complex allergic reactions?
This non-opioid has no anti-inflammatory effects. It is contraindicated in alcoholics & liver disease.
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol)?
A hallucinogen used in general anesthesia. Not used in the dental office.
Longest acting barbiturate used in the treatment of Epilepsy.
What is phenobarbital (Luminal)?
This regulatory agency prohibits the false advertising of foods, nonprescription drugs, and cosmetics.
What is the Federal Trade Commission? (FTC)
A rare drug reaction that is genetically related and unpredictable.
What is idiosyncratic reaction?
Drugs that inhibit prostaglandin synthesis.
What are NSAIDs?
A common property of opioids that causes skin rashes and urticaria (itching).
What is histamine releasing property?
These anti-anxiety medications are metabolized in the liver by Phase I or II metabolism.
What are benzodiazepines?
What is schedule II (2)?