| Literature DB >> 27040293 |
Robert J Weinstock1, Michael P Johnson2.
Abstract
The proportion of people over age 60 is growing faster than any other group. Many patients take several medications to manage multiple chronic medical conditions. Poor oral health is common and dental visits by patients over the age of 65 are increasing. The dentist must recognize that these medications may interact with dental treatment. This article reviews the top 10 prescribed drugs as listed in the IMS Institute national prescription audit in January 2015 and reviews the interactions between these medications and dental treatment. The medications reviewed include levothyroxine, acetaminophen/hydrocodone, lisinopril, metoprolol, atorvastatin, amlodipine, metformin, omeprazole, simvastatin, and albuterol.Entities:
Keywords: Asthma; Diabetes; Drug interactions with dental treatment; Hypercholesterolemia; Hypertension; Hypothyroidism; Pain management
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Year: 2016 PMID： 27040293 DOI： 10.1016/j.cden.2015.11.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dent Clin North Am ISSN： 0011-8532