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Transcript of LISA MAYO, RDH, BSDH CONCORDE CAREER COLLEGE PHARMACOLOGY BOARD REVIEW DH227.
L I S A M A Y O , R D H , B S D HC O N C O R D E C A R E E R C O L L E G E
PHARMACOLOGY BOARD REVIEWDH227
KEY STUDY POINTS
• Know what drugs a patient may be taking• Conditions for which drugs are used• Pharmacological effects• Adverse drug reactions• Usual indications• Contraindications
RX ABBREVIATIONS
• Gt=drop• Ac=before meals• Hs=bedtime• Pc=after meals• Po=by mouth• Tab=tablets• Stat=immediately• Prn=as needed• Ud=as directed• Qd=every day• Bid=2x/day• Tid=3x/day• Qid=4x/day• Sig=label, instructions for use
TERMS
• Log dose-effect curve• Therapeutic range of the drug is plotted where the dose
is increasing sharply• Max response of a drug may exhibit is plotted where the
curve plateaus
Max Response
TERMS
• Potency (Jack Daniels)• Function of the amount of a drug to produce an effect• Potency is greater when the dose is smaller
• Efficacy (Beer & Jack Daniels)• Max intensity of effect or response what can be produced
by drug regardless of dose• Administering more drug will NOT increase the efficacy of
the drug but will often increase the probability of adverse drug rxn
• Efficacy and potency of a drug are unrelated!!
SCHEDULE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
Schedule Abuse Potential Handling
I Highest No accepted medical use
II High Written Rx w/provider’s signature onlyNo Refills
III Moderate Rx may be phones inNo more than 5 refills in 6mo
IV Less Same as Schedule III
V Least Can be purchased OTC
SCHEDULE OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
• Any Rx for a controlled substance requires a DEA #• A designate of the dentist may write the Rx but
the prescriber must personally sign the Rx in ink• Certain states require the use of triplicate Rx
blanks for Schedule II drugs
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
• ENTERAL: oral & rectal1. Oral (PO)• Slow onset• Safest, least expensive and most convenient• Large absorbing area present in small intestine
which causes slower onset of the drug’s effects and may result n stomach or intestinal irritation including nausea and vomiting
• Drugs derived from PRO sources may be activated by GI acidity or enzymes (ex: insulin)
• Drug blood levels are less predictable• Necessitates greater patient cooperation
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
• ENTERAL: oral & rectal1. Oral (PO)• Mechanism of uptake:• Orally delivered drugs must pass through
hepatic portal circulation FIRST (can inactivate other drugs) = called PHASE 1 REACTIONS or FIRST PASS EFFECT (next slide)• Amt of drug available to produce systemic
effect is reduced by first pass
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
1. Oral: Phase I Reactions• Drugs with high first-pass effect have LARGER oral
to parental dose ratio (ex: morphine), they require a LARGER dose
• Carried out by microsomal or cytochrome P-450 enzymes (also known as mixed function oxidases) in LIVER
• Concentration of these enzymes can be affected by drugs and environmental substances (ex: smoking)
• Alcohol tolerance is a common example of P-450 INDUCTION: metabolize drug more rapidly = need larger drug dose for effect
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
• ENTERAL2.Rectal• suppositories, creams, enemas• Can be used if pt is vomiting (EMESIS) or
unconscious• Poorly and irregularly absorbed rectally• Poor pt compliance
• PARENTERAL1. Intravascular2. Intramuscular3. Subcutaneous4. Intradermal5. Inhalation6. Topical7. Sublingual
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
• PARENTERAL1. Intravascular• Most rapid drug response – almost immediate• Absorption phase bypassed• More predictable response• Route of choice for emergency situation• Disadv: phlebitis (caused by local irritation),
drug irretrievability, allergy, side effects of high plasma drug concentrations
2. Intramuscular (next slide)
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
• PARENTERAL2. Intramuscular• Absorption occurs due to high blood flow in skeletal muscles• Useful to provide sustained effect• Deltoid or gluteal regions most common injection sites•Massage increases absorption
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
• PARENTERAL3. Subcutaneous• Route used to administer PRO products• May produce sterile abscess or hematoma• Ex: insulin and local anesthetics
4. Intradermal• Injected into epidermis• Ex: TB test
5. Inhalation• Provides rapid delivery of drug across large surface
area of respiratory mucosa• Ex: inhalers, nitrous oxide
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
• PARENTERAL6. Topical• Directly to body surface• Contraindicated if surface is ulcerated,
burned, or abraded• Local effect results, may have systemic
uptake7. Sublingual• Rapid, easily administered• Ex: nitroglycerine
ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
FACTORS THAT ALTER DRUG EFFECTS
• Pt compliance• Pt weight• Tolerance• Pathologic state (kidneys, liver issues)• Time and Route of Admin• Sex• Age• Genetic variation
PHARMACOKINETICS
1. Absorption2. Distribution3. Drug metabolism4. Elimination5. Factors that alter drug effects
PHARMACOKINETICS
1. Absorption• Transfer of drug from site of administration to blood stream• May be active or passive• Rate and efficacy of absorption depend on route of
administration• Lipid soluble drugs readily move across MOST biological
membranes by diffusion (only drugs to pass blood-brain barrier)
• Absorption occurs at MANY sites in the body• Dependent on several factors: drug solubility, circulation at
deposit site, total surface area available for absorption, drug pH, temperature at site, mechanical factors (massaging site)
PHARMACOKINETICS
2. Distribution• Process by which a drug reversibility leaves the
blood stream and enters the system• After being absorbed, drug is distributed to organ
with the highest blood flow (oral doses go to LIVER, sublingual goes to HEART)
• Dependent on: blood flow, capillary permeability (blood-brain barrier), binding of drugs to PRO (esp plasma albumin)
PHARMACOKINETICS
3. Drug Metabolism• LIVER is major site for drug metabolism• Liver disease or present/past substance abuse can impair metabolism
PHARMACOKINETICS
4. Elimination• Terminates the drugs effects• Drugs most often eliminated by BIOTRANSFORMATION
and/or EXCRETION into urine or bile• Renal excretion most important and most common via
URINE• May be excreted unchanged or as metabolites• Fat soluble drugs are NOT excreted in urine (need to
be metabolized into water soluble by liver)• Other elimination routes: Liver, kidney, lungs, bile, GI,
sweat, milk, exhalation, saliva, gingival crevicular fluid
PHARMACOKINETICS
5. Factors that Alter Drug Effects• Pt compliance• Psychological factors• Tolerance• Pathologic state• Time of admin• Route of admin• Sex• Genetic variation• Drug interactions• Age, weight• Environment
ADVERSE EFFECT - TERMINOLOGY
• Adverse side effect: undesirable response, dose-related, ex: GI upset with aspirin• Toxic effect: excessive dose, ex: chemotherapy• Local effect: ex: necrosis at site of injection
(NBQ)• Idiosyncratic rxn: abnormal drug response that is
usually genetically related• Drug Interactions: effect of one drug is altered by
another, may result in toxicity or lack of efficacy
ADVERSE EFFECT - TERMINOLOGY
• Allergic rxn: an immune response, not dose-related• NBQ: What are the characteristics or sign and
symptoms of an allergic rxn?• Latex allergy may be on boards• Inflammation, itchy skin, watery eye, nose• Bronchoconstriction: severe → anaphylaxis
• Teratogenic effect: drug induced birth defect (NBQ), ex: Thalidomide induction of phocomelia (shortened limbs)
HELPFUL HINTS
• What meds would you use to treat:
Mild allergic rxn?Severe reaction?
HELPFUL HINTS
• Answer: mild= antihistamine (Benadryl)severe=epi
HELPFUL HINTS
• Drugs that DO NOT cause hyperplasia: digoxin, beta blockers, tegretol• Know which drugs will cause gingival
overgrowth/hyperplasia:• Cyclosporin Organ Transplant• Phenytoin (Dilantin)
Anticonvulsant• Ca-channel blockers (Nifedipine)
Antihypertensive• Mouth-breathing• Genetic factors
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM
• Automatic Nervous System• Self-governing, involuntary• Responsible for blood pressure, heart rate, GI
motility, salivation, bronchial/smooth muscle tone• Required neurotransmitters• 2 Divisions:
1)Sympathetic(SANS): Fight or Flight2)Parasympathetic (PANS): Day to day
activities, ensuring energy
PANS
• Rest and digestion system• Functions
1) Dilates blood vessels leading to the GI tract, increase blood flow
2) Constricts bronchiolar diameter3) Causes constriction of pupil and lens4) Stimulates salivary gland secretion5) Accelerates peristalsis6) Activity mediates digestion of food and indirectly, the
absorption of nutrients• NT: Acetylcholine• Pre/post-ganglionic synapse of PANS• Pre-ganglionic synapse SANS
PANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
• Cholinergic Agents/Muscarinic Drugs• Used to mimic effects of PANS• Used to tx: xerostomia, urinary retention, glaucoma• Ex derived from plant alkaloids• Pilocarpine: stimulates saliva (NBQ)• Nicotine
• Contraindications• Asthma: causes bronchoconstriction• Peptic ulcer: ↑ GI secretions• Cardiac disease: ↓ heart rate• GI/Urinary obstructions: ↑ GI motility
PANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
• Cholinergic Agents• What do these drugs cause? (MIS)• MyOsis: constrict pupils• Increase bodily secretions: sweat, saliva,
gastric juice• Slowing of heart
• Adverse Rxns: SLUD• Salivation• Lacrimation• Urination• Defecation
PANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
• Anticholinergic Agents• Dry like the Sahara Desert• What do these drugs do?• Dilation of pupils mydriasis (Dilation eye exams)• Decrease of bodily secretions: decrease fluid flow• Dental implications: decrease salivary flow (NBQ)
• Adverse Effects: NBQ• Blurred vision• Constipation• Dry Mouth
• Uses• Atropine: used to control secretions• Scopolamine: used for motion sickness (NBQ)
SANS
• NT: norepinephrine• Acetylcholine is also the NT for the sympathetic pre-
ganglionic synapses, some post-ganglionic synapses and at some sites in the CNS
• Fight or slight• Functions:
1) Vasoconstriction2) Dilates bronchioles of lung: allow greater alveolar
oxygen exchange3) Increases heart rate4) Dilates pupils
SANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
Adrenergic agents• Mimic fight or flight response• Uses• Colds• Asthma• Anaphylactic shock• Glaucoma• Vasoconstrictors• Cardiac arrest• CNS stimulation• ADD
SANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
Adrenergic agents• Examples/Uses (BIG ON BOARDS!)• EPI• Cardiac stimulation (cardiac arrest)• Anaphylaxis• Hemostasis in dentistry• Used in local anes and retention cord• Stops bleeding and prevents systemic
toxicity• Overdose: elevate BP
SANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
Adrenergic agents• Examples/Uses (BIG ON BOARDS!)• Albuterol• Proventil, Ventolin
• Other• Amphetamine, dextroamphetamine
(Dexedrine)• Pseudoephdrine: decongestant• Methylphenidate (Ritalin): AD/HD
Adrenergic agents• Adverse effects- epi overdose• CNS palpitations, nervousness or tremor, tachycardia
(NBQ)• Cardiac arrhythmias• Cerebral hemorrhage• Pulmonary edema• Anxiety, fear
• Contraindications• Angina• Uncontrolled Hypertension• Uncontrolled Hyperthyroidism
SANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
ß-Adrenergic Blocking Agents• 2 types of beta receptors: ß-1 & ß-2• ß-1 are in heart (memory hint: 1 heart)• Heart rate, BP• Drugs that block ß-1 receptors lower heart rate and BP
and are useful when the heart itself is deprived of oxygen
• Rx: after heart attacks• ß-2 are in lungs, muscles, arterioles (memory trick 2
lungs)• Non-selective ß-blocker affect ß-1 and ß-2 receptors• Should not be used n pt’s w/asthma or any reactive
airway disease – doing so can block the effects of ß-2 agonists
• Ex: such as albuterol leading to airway and vascular restriction
SANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
SANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
ß-Adrenergic Blocking Agents• Useful in treating• Hypertension, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, MI• Hyperthyroidism, migraines, headaches, glaucoma,
performance anxiety
• Drugs to Know (NBQ)• Metoprolol (Lopressor)• Cardio-selective ß-blocker• Used to tx hypertension, prevention of myocardial infarction
and angina
• Atenelol• Cardios-elective ß-blocker• Eliminates bronchoconstriction effect• Used to tx hypertensive asthmatic patients
SANS & DRUGS THAT ALTER
ß-Adrenergic Blocking Agents• Drugs to Know (NBQ)• Timolol: Timoptol, Timoptic• Reduces aqueous humor in the eye• Used topically in tx glaucoma
• Inderol (Propranolol)• Prototype of non-selective ß-blockers• Lowers BP by lowering cardiac output• Adverse rxn: bronchoconstriction, arrhythmias
• Limit epi-containing local anes to 2 carpules in pt’s taking non-selective ß-blockers due to potential increase BP
• Be able to differentiate ß-blocker from diuretics & other meds used in tx High BP
CARDIAC
CARDIAC DISORDERS & DRUGS USED TO TX
• Know suffixes of blockers, Ca-Channel blockers, ACE Inhibitors, etc…• Know sign and symptoms of each condition
1. Angina & Anti-Angina Agents2. CHF3. Heart Disease4. Arrhythmias & Anti-arrhythmics5. Hypertension6. Anticoagulants7. Anti-hyperlipidemics
CARDIAC DISORDERS & DRUGS USED TO TX
• Cardiovascular Contraindications to Dental Tx• Acute myocardial infarction (w/in the preceding
3-6mo)• Unstable (or recent onset) angina• Uncontrolled CHF• Uncontrolled arrhythmias• Significant, uncontrolled hypertension
1. ANGINA & ANTI-ANGINA AGENTS
• Angina• Not enough O2 to the heart cell
• Induced by stress, exercise, emotional state, anxiety• Tx• Nitroglycerine• Amyl nitrate (NBQ)
• Mechanism of Action• Used to dilate blood vessels and stop attack of angina• Reduce the frequency of angina when admin
prophylactically• Drug Interactions• Should not be taken 24HRS of taking sildenafil citrate
(Viagra)
1. ANGINA & ANTI-ANGINA AGENTS
Drugs need to know for Boards:Nitroglycerin• Drug of choice for acute angina• Works as vasodilator (specifically,
nitroglycerin acts as a smooth muscle relaxant)• Generally given sublingually to treat angina
attacks• Dental emergency kit should contain
2. CHF
• Weakened heart muscle, decrease ability to pump O2
• Blood can back up into lungs, liver, organs• Class Symptoms• Edema in legs, shortness of breath
• Caution• With epi = can lead to cardiac arrhythmias
• Digitalis, Glucosides; Digoxin (Lanoxin)• Strengthen heart muscle: increase for of myocardial
contractions• Atrial fib
2. CHF
Digitalis glycosides• Most common type of drug used in tx CHF• Digoxin (Lanoxin) is most commonly used
product• Considerations• In combo w/ sympathomimetic, digoxin can
lead to cardiac arrhythmias; therefore, vasoconstrictors added to local anes should be used w/caution• Tetracycline and erythromycin increase
digoxin levels (in 10% of pt)• Increases gag reflex and salivation
3. HEART DISEASE
• Heart Failure/Myocaridal Infarction• Occurs when O2 starved areas of the heart
begin dying• Can be a result of: Hypertension, Arrthymias,
Heart Valve Disorder, Disorders of the coronary artery, Cardiomyopathy
• Tx• MONA: morphine, oxygen, nitroglycerine,
aspirin
4. ARRHYTHMIAS & ANTI-ARRHYTHMICS
• Normal cardiac rhythm altered by cardiac diseases or injury• Types• Atrial tachycardia's• Ventricular tachycardia's
• Tx• Essentially any of the cardiovascular agents• Lidocaine (sodium channel blockers) (NBQ)• Other blockers• Ca-Channel• Adrenergic• Sodium Channel• Potassium Channel
5. HYPERTENSION
• Silent killer• KNOW BP RANGES FOR ADULTS AND KIDS
120/80 Normal130/90 Pre-HPT140/100 HyperT
108/70 3yrs114/74 6yrs122/78 12yrs
5. HYPERTENSION
• Anti-Hypertensive – Diuretics• Thiazide Diuretics• Hydrochlorothiazide • AE: hypokalemia (decrease potassium)
• Loop Diuretics• Furosemide (Lasix)• AE: hypokalemia
• Potassium Sparing Diuretics• Triamterene (Dyrenium) reduce amt potassium
lost• Drug Interactions• NSAID’s decrease effects
5. HYPERTENSION
Drugs need to know for BoardsThiazide diuretics• HCTZ is the most commonly used thiazide• Frequently assoc w/ xerostomia• Must avoid orthostatic hypotension
Loop diuretics• Flurosemide (Lasix) is the most common• Used in management of hypertension patients
w/CHF
5. HYPERTENSION
• Anti-Hypertensive: Blockers• End in “olol”• Adrenergic agents such as alpha and beta-blockers• Frequently Used• Propranolol (Inderol) Non-Selective• Metopropol (Lopressor) Selective beta-blocker• Atenolol (Tenormin)Selective beta-blocker• Clonodine Older drug but frequently used
• Adverse Effects• Xerostomia• Postural hypotension (fainting because of drug)
5. HYPERTENSION
• Anti-Hypertensive: CCI & ACEI• Calcium channel blockers• Many end with “pine”• Nifedipine (Procardia)• Amylodipine (Norvasc)• Dilate the main coronary arteries by blocking Ca2+
into cell• Adverse Effects• Gingival hyperplasia• Xerostomia
5. HYPERTENSION
Calcium Channel Blockers• Work by producing systemic vasodilation by BLOCKING
vasoconstriction in smooth muscle of blood vessels• One of the few antihypertensive agents whose effect is
NOT reduced by NSAIDs• Common oral manifestations: xerostomia, gingival
enlargement• Common drugs: know these!• Cardizem (Dilitiazem)• Norvasc (Amylodipine)• Verapamil (Isoptin, Calan)• Nifedipine (Procardia, Adalat)
5. HYPERTENSION
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor• BP lowered when these drugs block the conversion of
angiotension I to angiotension II (causes vasodilation)• Dysgeusia (altered taste) is common• Adverse rxn: hypotension, allergic rxns, dry cough• NSAIDS decrease effectiveness of ACE Inhibitors• Avoid postural hypotension w/ACE inhibitors• Common drugs: know!• Lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril)• Captopril (Capoten)• Enalapril (Vasotec)
6. ANTICOAGULANTS
• Interferes with clotting• Warfarin (Coumadin)• Dicumarol (NBQ)• Drug interactions• Aspirin• Vit K
• Uses• Thrombosis (coronary)• Arrhythmia’s• Post-heart attach• Heart valve replacement
7. ANTI-HYPERLIPIDEMICS
• Lipid (CHOL) lowering agents• Works on decreasing LDL = protect against
heart disease• Most popular: STATINS (NBQ)• Atorvastatin (Lipitor)• Lovastatin (Mevacor)
CARDIAC DRUGS
Anticoagulants: therapy attempts to ↓ intravascular clotting• Coumarins: Wafarin (Coumadin) is the most common• Most serious drug interaction of warfarin is w/aspirin• Prevents conversion of inactive Vit K to its active
form• ABX can also potentiate the effects of Warfarin (due
to effect on Vit K)• Consider dose reduction ONLY w/advise of treating
MD; allow several days for a change in effect if dose of warfarin is changed due to latent onset time
• Heparin• One of the most commonly employed anticoagulant
agents in hospitalized pts• Given by injection only
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
• Adrenergic agents :1st line of tx (NBQ)• Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
• Corticosteroids• Beclomethasone (NBQ)• Oropharyngeal candida can occur
• Xanthines (how to say: zan-thenes)• Theophylline (Theo Dur)• PO (old therapy)
• Emergency• Status Asthmaticus – EPI!!!
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
• Seasonal Allergy Tx• Histamine released due to inflammatory response• H1 Blocker: antihistamine• Block or inhibit histamine at the receptor site
(NBQ)• EX• Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)• Adverse Rxn: sedation, xerostomia
• Claritin• Cetirizine (Zyrtec)• Fexofenadine (allegra)• Not used to tx anaphylaxis (EPI)
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
1. Asthma2. COPD3. Upper Respiratory Infections
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
1. Asthma• Mild = inhaled ß-agonist as needed
(Albuterol)• Isoproternol rapidly alleviates an acute
attack of asthma when taken by inhalation but is rarely used as a bronchodilator:• Metaproterenol (Alupent) produces dilation of
the bronchioles & improves airway function• Useful as a bronchiodilator in tx asthma and to
reverse bronchospasm
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
1. Asthma• Types inhalers
1. Short-acting bronchodilators: Albuterol, Pirbuterol. Immediate relief of asthma symptoms
2. Corticosteroids: used long-term to prevent asthma attacks. Flovent, Pulmicort, Azmacort, Aerobid
3. Corticosteroids + long-acting bronchiodilator: Advair
4. Long-acting brochodilators: Serevent and Foradil. Relieve asthma symptoms for longer periods of time
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
2. COPD• Anticholinergic’s are 1st line of defense• Controversial information concerning
oxygen admin w/pt’s with COPD• Ipratropium (Atrovent) is the drug of choice
for long-term management of COPD
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
3. Upper Resp Infections• Nasal decongestant are ß-adrenergic agonists
that act to constrict the blood vessels of the nasal mucosa. Should not be used for more then a few days – rebound swelling & congestion• Expectorants – drugs that promote the removal
of exudate or mucus from the resp passages• Antitussives (cough suppressants) may be
opioids or related agents used for the symptomatic relief of a nonproductive cough
RESPIRATORY AGENTS
• Theophylline is an oral med used to tx chronic asthma and the bronchospasm assoc w/emphysema and chronic bronchitis• Erythromycin can increase serum levels of
theophylline and toxicity may result• Aspirin should be avoided in asthmatics (4-19% of
asthmatics have aspirin hypersensitivity)• Albuterol CAN cause insomnia
GI DISORDERS
• Gastrointestinal Reflux: GERD, Peptic Ulcer• H2 Blockers• Blocks histamine and reduce gastric secretions• Ex: Cimetidine (Tagamet), Ranitidine (Zantac) (NBQ)
• Proton-Pump Inhibitors• Most effective – completely blocks production of
hydrochloric acid• Ex: Esomeprazole (Nexium), Lansoprazole (Prevacid)• Ex: Pantoprazole (Protonix), Omeprazole (Prilosec)
• Antacids (TUMS)• Neutralize gastric hydrochloric acid OTC agents used
for the relief of indigestion, etc…• Tip: Aspirin exacerbates
GI DISORDERS
• The pt who lists Tagament on hl hx is likely treated for gastric ulcers• Gastric ulcerations do NOT cause gingival
bleeding
DRUGS FOR DIABETES
• Type I• Insulin dependent• Insulin by subcutaneous injection is most common
tx• Hypoglycemia most common adverse rxn (Insulin
Shock)• Shortness breath is NOT assoc w/hypoglycemia
• Type 2• Non-insulin dependent• Oral hypoglycemics are used to tx• Metaformin (glucophage) & glyburide (DiaBeta,
Micronase) are common examples of oral hypoglycemics
CNS
CNS AGENTS
1. Benzodiazepines2. Barbiturates3. Anticonvulsants4. Antidepressants5. Antipsychotics
1. BENZO’S
• “Pam-Lam” – end of drug names usually end in pam or lam• Tx dental anxiety (NBQ) and TMD• Used to tx short-term: stress, anxiety,
insomnia, alcohol withdrawal• Anxiolytic agent (antianxiety, antipanic)• No antipsychotic, analgesic activity, not affect
ANS• All have sedative properties• Smoking reduced effectiveness
1. BENZO’S
• Reverse status epilepticus and seizure assoc w/local anes overdose• Ex• Alprazolam (Xanax)• Diazepam (Valium)• Lorazepam (Ativan)
• Dental implications (NBQ)• Xerostomia• Drowsiness
2. BARB’S
• Lots of drug/drug interactions• Was Rx as a sedative (Benzo’s have now replaced)• Therapeutic used currently• Sedative/Hypnotic (pre-anesthesia)• Primarily used as anticonvulsant (NBQ)• Ex• Phenobarbitol: long-acting, used to tx epilepsy, no
analgesia effects• Butabarbital (Buticaps) – anticonvulsant• Secobarbital (Seconal)• Pentobarbital (Nembutal)• Thiopental
3. ANTICONVULSANTS
• Hydantoins – Phenytoin – Dilantin• Adverse Effect: gingival hyperplasia (50%)
• Barbiturates: Phenobarbital, Primidone• Used alone or in combo (NBQ)
• Carbamazepine (Tegretol)• Trigeminal neuralgia (NBQ) – sharp pain in face• Bi-polar depression• Recently used in dentistry more to tx trigeminal neuralgia• No gingival hyperplasia!!• Dental implications • Xerostomia• Glossitis• Stomatitis
4. ANTIDEPRESSANTS
• Tricyclic antidepressants• Elavil (Amitryptuline)• Side Effect: severe xerostomia (NBQ)
• Serotonin-Specific Re-Uptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)(NBQ)• Fluoxetine (Prozac)• Sertraline (Zoloft)• Paroxetine (Paxil)
• Tobacco cessation• Buprioprion (Zyban)(Varcenicline) (Wellbutrin)• Chantix
• Bi-Polar Disorder• Mania Tx – Lithium• Drug interaction – w/NSAID’s
5. ANTIPSYCHOTIC AGENTS
• Work by blocking dopamine• 1st generation: Thiazides• Chlorpromazine (Thorazine)• Haloperidol (Haldol)
• 2nd generation: Clozapine (Clozaril)• Adverse Rxns• Extrapyramidal, ie: tardive dyskinesia and
parkinson’s-like symptoms(NBQ)• Schizophrenia• Assoc with increased dopamine (NBQ)
PARKINSON’S DISEASE
• Decrease dopamine• S&S• Bradykinesia, tremors, rigidity, poor balance,
Parkinson’s gait (shuffling)• Difficulty swallowing, excessive salivation,
sweating• Tx• Levodopa (L-DOPA)• Levodopa + carbidopa (Sinemet, Sinemet CR)
GENERAL ANESTHETICS
• Potent CNS depressants• Produce reversible loss of consciousness and
insensitivity to painful stimuli• Nitrous oxide is considered an incomplete anesthetic• IV anes: unusually short acting barbiturates, benzo’s
used for sedation• Benzo (Valium), may be given prior to general sedation• Stages and Planes of Anesthesia
1. Stage I – Analgesia2. Stage II – Delirium or Excitement3. Stage III – Surgical Anesthesia4. Stage IV – Respiratory or Medullary Paralysis
GENERAL ANESTHETICS
• Stages and Planes of Anesthesia1. Stage I – Analgesia: 3 planes• Reduced pain sensation (development of
analgesia)• Pt remains conscious & can still respond to
command• Respiration & reflexes are regular• Nitrous oxide, as used in dental setting, maintains
the patient Stage I plane 1&2• End of this stage = marked loss of consciousness
GENERAL ANESTHETICS
• Stages and Planes of Anesthesia2. Stage II – Delirium or Excitement• Begins w/unconsciousness & is assoc
w/involuntary movement and excitement3. Stage III – Surgical Anesthesia• Most major surgery is performed
4. Stage IV – Respiratory or Medullary Paralysis• Complete cessation of all respiration, if this stage
not immediately reversed = death
NON-OPOID ANALGESICS
• NSAIDs / NSAIAs• Know what they do• Analgesic: relief of pain• Antipyretic: lowers fever, effects hypothalamus (NBQ)• Anti-inflammatory: reduce inflammation• Anti-platelet effect – interferes with clotting• Aspirin (irreversible), ibuprofen (reversible)
• Mechanism of action• Inhibit the synthesis of prostaglandin (lipid compound
derived from fatty acids, are messenger molecules)• Side effects• GI bleeding• Reduced effect of blood pressure meds
PROSTAGLANDINS
Examples of prostaglandin antagonists are:• NSAIDs (inhibit cyclooxygenase)• Corticosteroids (inhibit phospholipase A2 production)• COX-2 selective inhibitors or coxibs• Cyclopentenone prostaglandins may play a role in
inhibiting inflammationClinical uses: Synthetic prostaglandins are used:• To induce childbirth (parturition) or abortion • To prevent and treat peptic ulcers (PGE)• As a vasodilator in severe Raynaud's phenomenon • In pulmonary hypertension• Tx glaucoma• Tx erectile dysfunction • Ingredient in eyelash and eyebrow growth beauty products
NON-OPOID ANALGESICS
• Know classifications and examples• Propionic acid, acetic acid, salicylates• Diclofenac (Voltaren)• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)• Ketoprofen (Orudis), naproxen (Anaprox, Aleve)• Indomethacin (Indocin) and sulindac (Clinoril)• Diflunisal (Dolibid)• Aspirin considered a salicylates (Bayer, Emprin,
St.John, Anacin)• Coupled with opioids: dose-sparing effect –(can give
less)• Best dental analgesic = ibuprofen
NONOPIOID ANALGESICS
Aspirin• Prototype of non-narcotic analgesics• Considered a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)• Uses:• Analgesia (reduce pain)• Antipyretic (reduce fever)• Antiinflammatory (reduce inflammation)
• Mechanism of Action: inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis• Fever reduced through action of hypothalamus• Side effects• Interferes w/clotting (contraindicated w/coumadin/warfarin
due to drug interaction• GI irritation (contraindicated w/peptic ulcer)• Hypersensitivity: 15% pt’s , fatal anaphylactic shock rare
NONOPIOID ANALGESICS
Aspirin• Reye’s Syndrome• Kids w/ chicken pox or flu, use of aspirin has been
epidemiologically assoc w/ REYE’S SYNDROME• Acetaminophen used in pediatrics for both its analgesic and
antipyretic action
• Toxicity (termed salicylism)• GI upset/vomiting• Confusion and dizziness• Dim vision• Tinnitus• Coma• Respiratory& metabolic acidosis• Death from respiratory failure
NONOPIOID ANALGESICS
Ibuprofen• NSAID• Mechanism action: inhibition of prostaglandin
synthesis• Action• Analgesic• Antipyretic• Anti-inflammatory
• Side effects• Interferes with clotting (contraindicated w/coumadin/warfarin
due to drug interaction)• GI irritation (contraindicated w/ peptic ulcer disease, irritation
is LESS than w/aspirin)
NONOPIOID ANALGESICS
Ibuprophen• Available in suspension form for pediatric use as an
antipyretic• Know effects & contraindications of NSAIDs for boards• Can decrease pharmacological effects of MANY drugs
including• ACE inhibitors• Aspirin• Beta blockers• Corticosteroids• Cyclosporin• Lithium• Loop diuretics
NONOPIOID ANALGESICS
Acetaminophen - Tylenol• Used as: analgesic and antipyretic only• No anti-inflammatory effects (not an NSAID, no
clotting effects)• No GI upset, preferred drug for pt’s on coumadin
and/or peptic ulcer drugs• Contraindication: liver conditions• Drug of choice for post-op pain w/ compromised
systemic illness and for patients on anticoagulant therapy
• Side effects rare• Overdose: hepatoxicity, liver necrosis, death
OPIOID/NARCOTIC ANALGESIC
• What do they do?• Provide analgesia by blocking pain receptors in brain
w/out loss of consciousness (alter perception of pain)
• Varying degrees based on strength of agent• Used to manage pain when nonopioids fail• Mechanism of action: blocks pain receptors in brain
without loss of consciousness• Be familiar with types of Morphine (protype)• Demerol, Dilaudid, Codeine, Hydrocodon• Codeine can cause emesis, and constipation
• Signs of addiction – pinpoint pupils• Overdose – leads to resp. depression - death
OPIOID/NARCOTIC ANALGESIC
• Methadone• Efficacious for the tx of narcotic withdrawal and
dependence• Taken orally once a day, methadone suppresses
narcotic withdrawal for between 24-36 hours• Only effective in cases of addiction to heroin,
morphine, other opioid drugs (not methamphetamine addiction!)
• Narcan• Opioid antagonist• Used to tx opioid overdose• Should be in dental emergency kit
OPIOID/NARCOTIC ANALGESIC
• Will exhibit pinpoint pupils during use (cocaine)• IV drug abusers need to be pre-medicated with
antibiotics prior to tx due to high vascular bacteremia load• NSAIDs are the best medication for heroin addicts
(no pain therapy should be recommended that alters consciousness)
CODEINE FORMULAS USED IN DENTISTRY
• Commonly used in dentistry with acetaminophen• Tylenol #2-4• Schedule III drug• Antitussive effect – suppresses cough
• Naloxone (Narcan) and naltrexone (Trexan)• Blocks the action of opioids on their
receptors• Used to tx narcotic overdose
DRUGS OF ABUSE
• Marijuana: dilated red bloodshot eyes• LSD: dilated pupils, flashbacks, hallucinogen• Heroin: pinpoint pupils• Cocaine: rapid heart rate, sweating, dilation of pupils,
elevated body temp• NBQ: If you knew someone was on cocaine and
suspected they had taken in the last 24HRS, you would NOT inject local anes agent for the risk of overdose
ENDOCRINE PHARM
• Corticosteroids• Uses: not curative – palliative – short term tx• Allergic rxns• Rheumatic or collagen disorders, lupus• Skin conditions, mild to severe• Acute resp disorders: asthma• Malignancies: leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s
disease• Dental uses: oral lesions, TMD, oral surgery• Under stressful conditions watch for adrenal crisis• Rule of 2s = 20mg for 2 weeks within 2 years
(needs consult)
ENDOCRINE PHARM
Pancreas: Secretes insulin and glucagon• Insulin: secrete in response to high blood glucose
(hyperglycemia)• Glucagon: secreted in response to low blood glucose
(hypoglycemia)• Hyperglycemia: Glucose over 140, Excess glucose in
blood• Leads to complications – Diabetes Mellitus• Contributing factors that precipitate hyperglycemia• Wt gain, cessation of exercise, pregnancy,
hyperthyroidism, thyroid meds, epi therapy, cortisone therapy, acute infection, fever, stress
• S&S: acetone breath, hot dry skin, rapid breathing• Tx: insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents (sulfonylureas)
ENDOCRINE PHARM
• Pancreas: Hypoglycemia• Bl glucose level low: 70mg/dl and 110mg/dl normal levels• Symptoms: varies person to person• Difficulty concentrating, sweating, nervousness, lack of
coordination, trembling, slow thinking, pounding heart• Cause from• Oral hypoglycemic
• Tx• CHO, orange juice, sugar, candy, coke
• Risk• Insulin shock• Rapid onset
ENDOCRINE PHARM: THYROID
• Secretes T3 and T4 hormone• Hypothyroidism• Metabolic rate decrease, decrease mental and physical
stamina, increase weight• Tx: generally life-long replacement therapy• Synthyroid, Levoxyl, Armour
• Hyperthyroidism• Excessive heat, increase motor activity, increase sen
to pain• Epi contraindicated (NBQ)• Require higher doses than usual of sedatives,
analgesics, local anes• Tx: radioactive Iodine, kills thyroid cells w/out affecting
other cells
FEMALES SEX HORMONE
• Secretes: estrogen, progesterone• Know therapeutic uses and types• Used in contraception• Replacement therapy in post-menopausal
women• Premarin, Femert
• Side effects• Risk thromboembolic disease, blood clots,
hemorrhage
MALE SEX HORMONES
• Secretes – testosterone hormone• Androgenic: development of secondary male
sex char.• Androgenic steroids: used in tx of breast
cancer or replacement therapy• Anabolic steroids: results in tissue PRO and
nitrogen retention (treated as Schedule III controlled drugs – abuse potential)
ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS
• Bactericidal: ability to kill bacteria, irreversible action• Bacteriostatic: ability to inhibit or slow the multiplication or
growth of bacteria• Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC): lowest
concentration needed to inhibit visible growth of an org• Resistance: natural or acquired ability of an organism to be
immune to or to resist the effects of an anti-infective agent• Spectrum: range of activity of a drug• Synergism: Occurs when the combo of 2 antibiotics
produces more effect than would be expected if their indiv effects were added
• Antagonism: occurs when a combo of 2 agents produces less effect than either agent alone
ANTIBIOTICS
PENICILLIN• Tx and prevention of dental infections• Effective against 90% bacteria involved in dental
infections• Pen VK most popular, less erratic absorption then Pen G• Pen G: inactivated by gastric acids
• Amox used for prophylaxis regimen• Not effective against penicillinase: enz produced by some
bacteria which produced resistance• Derivatives: Amoxicillin, Ampicillin, Augmentin (amox &
clavulanic acid)• Work by destroying bacterial CELL WALL integrity which
leads to lysis• Most effective against rapidly growing org (Log Phase)
ANTIBIOTICS
PENICILLIN• Adverse effects / manifestations• GI distress / Candida• Anaphylactic rxn: greatest danger of pen use (NBQ)• Those allergic to pen = also allergic to
cephalosporin’s and all derivatives of penicillin• Most common allergic rxn = skin rash• CAN be given to pregnant women• Amoxicillin NOT effective against penicillinase (also
known as ‘beta lactamase’)• Clavulanic acid in combo w/amox (Augmentin) =
PREVENTS penicillinase from breaking it down
ANTIBIOTICS
TETRACYCLINE• Drug interactions, do not take with: dairy products,
antacids, iron tablets, calcium• Cause chelation of tetracycline's which reduces GI
absorption• Mixing tetra w/other antibiotics = results in
antagonism• Ability to concentrate in gingival crevicular fluid• Often used topically to tx aggressive perio d.• Inhibit collagenase production (may be used for
chronic perio• May be used systemically to tx NUG/NUP
ANTIBIOTICS
TETRACYCLINE• Bacteriostatic: work by inhibiting PRO synthesis
(not act on cell walls)• Previous boards• Antacids decreases up to 50% tetracyc• Ca-containing foods inhibit absorption• Know how to id tetracycline staining and how
occurs
ANTIBIOTICS
Macrolides• Erythromycin – 1st generation• GI effects
• Clarithromycin, Azithromycin (Zithromax) - 2nd
• Used to tx resp. inf.• Drug Interactions• Increase serum conc. of theophylline,
anticoagulants, digoxin, carbamazepine
ANTIBIOTICS
NITROMIDAZOLES• Ex: Metronidazole• Effective against obligate anaerobes ONLY• Due to anabuse-like rxn, alcohol should be
avoided • Mouthrinse
ANTIBIOTICS
SIDE EFFECTS• Most common: GI upset• Secondary: fungal infections • Allergic rxns
ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS
• Transmitted through inhalation of infected bact• (-) test indicated no further testing• (+) indicated a chest x-ray• Sputum smear = most definitive test to
determine TB• 3 consecutive negative sputum smears
necessary to determine person w/ Hx TB no longer contagious
• PPD (purified PRO derivative) is an antigen used to aid in diagnoses of TB exposure = known as Mantoux skin test
ANTITUBERCULOSIS AGENTS
• Rxn measured in mm of induration at the site approximately 48-72 hours after PPD has been determined (NBQ)• Positive test does NOT indicate person has
active disease, only that they have been exposed to the disease (NBQ)
ANTITUBERCULOSIS DRUGS
• Rifampin• Red urine, tears, saliva
• Isoniazid• May lead to hepatoxicity
• Pyrazinamide• May lead to hepatoxicity
• Ethambutol• Decrease red/green color discrimination• Decrease visual acuity
• All 4 drugs used at same time to be effective
ANTITUBERCULOSIS DRUGS
• Pt indicates taking isoniazid or rifampin ONLY = Rx could be to prevent from developing TB• Rifater refers to a combo of isoniazid,
rifampin & pyrazinamide• Rifamate/Rimactane refers to combo
isoniazid, rifampin• Ethambutol also known as Myambutol• Streptomycin may be given in place of
ethambutol
ANTIFUNGAL AGENTS
• Candidiasis: candida albicans is a yeast like fungus• Common after ABXor steroid use and in
immunocompromised patients• Conditions contributing to disease• Xerostomia• Diabetes• Poor oral hl• Prosthetic appliances• Suppression immune system
• Tx• OTC: Nystatin (Mycostatin), Clotrimazole (Mycelex)• Stronger: Ketoconozole (Nizoral), Fluconazole (Diflucan)• Nystatin commonly used in dentistry
ANTIVIRAL AGENTS
• Colds, influenza, hepatitis, Epstein-Barr, Mononucleosis• Herpes Simplex Virus: cold sores• Acyclovir (Zovirax): will not cure, will help heal faster
• HIV• Zidovudine (AZT, Retrovir): Nucleoside Reverse
Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTIs) was 1st drug approved for tx HIV
• Protease Inhibitors: Saquinavir(Invirase), Ritonavir(Norvir)
• Blocks some component of replication cycle of HIV which is classified as a retrovirus
• Know oral manifestations and management: Oral Kaposi’s sarcoma, hairy tongue, leukoplakia, papillomavirus, herpes
PREMED IN DENTISTRY
• 2007 AHA Guidelines• Need• Artificial heart vales• A hx of infective endocarditis• Cardiac transplant that develops valvular problems• Specific congenital heart defects such as
1) Unrepaired or incompletely repaired cyanotic congenital heart disease
2) Completely repaired congenital heart defect with prosthetic material or devise during the first 6 months after the procedure
3) Any repaired congenital heart defect with residual defect at the sire or adjacent to the site of a prosthetic patch or devise
PREMED IN DENTISTRY
• Those cardiac conditions NO LONGER requiring antibiotic premedication include:• Mitral valve prolapse (with or without regurgitation)• Rheumatic heart disease• Bicuspid valve disease• Calcified aortic stenosis• Certain congenital defects• Ventricular septal defect• Atrial septal defect• Hypertonic cardiomyopathy
PREMED IN DENTISTRY
• Oral antibiotic drug regimen for cardiac conditions:• If a patient is NOT allergic to penicillins,
administer:• Amox 2000mg (2g), 30min to one hour prior to
invasive procedure (calculate 50mg/kg for kids)• If patient is allergic to penicillins, administer:• Cephalexin: or other 1st generation oral
cephalosporin• Clindamycin• Azithromycin• Clarithromycin
PREMED IN DENTISTRY
• Prosthetic Joint Prophylaxis• Current premed guidelines by the ADA do not reflect
the views of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS)
• Therefore, although current AAOS recommendations stipulate that prosthetic joint replacements require antibiotic premedication for life, the Board will likely use the ‘older’ guidelines listed below:• Joint replacement may be need antibiotic
coverage in the following cases:• Less than 2yrs following replacement surgery• Previous prosthetic joint infections• Multiple joint replacements
PREMED IN DENTISTRY
• Non-cardiac Medical Conditions• Much controversy• Renal dialysis shunt• Ventricular hydrocephalic shunt• NOT requiring antibiotic premed• Splenectomy• Lens and Breast Implants• Stents• Any procedure NOT producing much bleeding
• Non-Invasive Procedures: not needing premed• Block injections, Radiographs, Impressions, Sealant
placement, Fl tx
MISC BOARD MUST-KNOWS
• Corticosteroid meds such as Prednisone may lead to adrenal suppression• Statin drugs used to lower cholesterol include• Lipitor• Lescol• Mevacor• Livalo• Pravachol• Zocor• Crestor
MISC BOARD MUST-KNOWS
• HIV drugs • AZT• Didanosine• Zalcitabine• Stavudine• Laminivudine• HIV Pretease Inhibitors
MISC BOARD MUST-KNOWS
• Hypothyroidism• Most common tx = thyroid hormone replacement• Levothyroxine common = synthyroid• Levoxyl, Levothroid, Unithroid• Synthyroid dose too low=pt cold intolerant• Use caution w/ epi-containing anes • Myxedema coma may result if pt taken off synthyroid
suddenly• Iodine insufficiency may cause thyroid gland to enlarge
producing a goiter (iodine supplement often warranted)• Synthyroid• Given 1x/day due to long half-life• Toxicity indicated by nervousness, heart
palpitations/tachycardia, intolerance to heat
MISC BOARD MUST-KNOWS
• Pupil dilation sign of cocaine use• Alcohol in combo w/nitroglycerine will result in
dangerously low blood pressure• Flagyl (metronidazole) is an anti-infective agent that
has an anabuse-like rxn when used in conjunction w/alcohol
• HRT = linked to osteoporosis and gingival inflammation
• Pregnancy drugs that are acceptable = local anes, acetaminophen, clindamycin, nystatin
• Local anes = will NOT affect a nursing baby• NSAIDs decrease effectiveness of muscle relaxants
MISC BOARD MUST-KNOWS
• Zyban is an antidepressant used for smoking cessation• Chantix = non-nicotine med designed to BLOCK
nicotinic receptors in brain• SSRIs: selective serotonin inhibitors are a class of
antidepressants• Fluoxetine: Prozac, Prozac weekly• Sertraline: Zoloft• Citalopram: Celexa• Escitalopram oxalate: Lexapro• Paroxetine: Paxil, Paxil CR
MISC BOARD MUST-KNOWS
Estrogen• Steroid hormone• Estradiol is the most potent estrogen produced by women
(estrone, estriol have 1/10th the potency)• Common side effects: nausea, vomiting• May promote endometrial carcinoma and breast cancer in post-
menopausal women• May cause increase in gingival inflammation• Lowers LDL, increases HDL levels• Examples: Premarin, Estraderm• Frequently used for:• Contraception• Post-menopausal hormone therapy• Menstrual disturbances• Steroid hormone
MISC BOARD MUST-KNOWS
• Mevacor (Lovastatin)• Antihyperlipidemic agent• Inhibits HMG-CoA reductase and increases catabolism of
LDL
• Lipitor• Antihyperlipidemic agent which limits cholesterol
synthesis and increases catabolism of LDL• Been shown to decrease triglyceride levels• GI upset common• Can increase the anticoagulant effect of Warfarin
MISC BOARD MUST-KNOWS
• Prednisone• Intermediate-acting glucocorticoid• Dramatically reduces inflammatory response and suppresses
immunity• Increases risk of infection and delays healing• Symptoms of infection may be masked• Can exacerbate hypertension• Osteoporosis is common w/ long-term use• Adrenal crisis possible under stress: steroid supplementation
may be necessary if patient has been taking 5-10mg prednisone longer than 2 weeks – check with MD!!!
• Uses: autoimmune disease, Addison’s disease, Relief of inflammatory symptoms, Tx allergies
• Side effects: edema, Buffalo-hump, moon face, peptic ulcers, mental disturbances, increase body hair growth, insomnia