Name of Medical College /Institute: Dhaka Dental College Name of the University: Dhaka University (U. Dhaka) Government/ Non-Government: Govt. Address: Mirpur-14, Dhaka-1206 Tel- 8017146 In Brief
Category: Dental Pharmacology
The different types of astringents used in dentistry
Astringents used in Dentistry Astringents act by precipitating proteins in superficial layers of cells and are used to diminish the excretion or exudation of superficial cells. They are also used as local haemostatics and mummifying agents (discussed elsewhere). The different types of astringents used in dentistry are: TANNIC ACID It is vegetable astringent obtained from [...]
Contraindications to sedation in Dentistry
Contraindications to sedation in Dentistry Contraindications can be grouped in a similar manner as indications. Psychosocial contraindications Patients must be willing and co-operative. A failure to consent for treatment is an absolute contraindication to the provision of care under sedation. Similarly, patients must co-operate to allow the administration of the sedative agents by a given [...]
Antibiotic protocol for prevention of endocarditis from dental procedures
Antibiotic protocol for prevention of endocarditis from dental procedures Local or no anaesthesia Oral amoxicillin 3 g 1 hour before procedure Or if allergic to penicillin or have had more than a single dose in previous month: oral clindamycin 600 mg 1 hour before procedure Or patients who have had endocarditis: amoxicillin and gentamycin, as [...]
What is the mechanism of action of the HIV-1 protease inhibitors
What is the mechanism of action of the HIV-1 protease inhibitors ???? The protease inhibitors represent a major advance in the management of HIV disease. Once HIV- 1 enters a cell, viral RNA undergoes reverse transcription to produce double-stranded DNA. The viral DNA is integrated into the host genome. It is then transcribed and translated [...]
HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors and Precautions for the Dental Practitioner
HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors and Precautions for the Dental Practitioner Saquinavir (Invirase) ADVERSE REACTION Nausea, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, and rash INTERACTIONS Avoid drugs that alter the cytochrome P450 activity in the liver because they affect the bioavailability of saquinavir. Ketoconazole inhibits cytochrome P450 and may result in increased plasma levels of saquinavir. Ritonavir (Norvir) ADVERSE REACTION [...]
