Antibiotics
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Dentistry
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Dentistry Clinical protocol Topic: Antibiotic Prophylaxis before Dental Procedures Main purpose: Prevention of infective end...
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Antibiotics
Cephalexin / Cefalexin
Cephalexin / Cefalexin Drug profile Generic name: Cephalexin / Cefalexin Category: First-generation cephalosporin antibiotic; beta-lactam antibiotic D...
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Antibiotics
Doxycycline
Doxycycline Drug profile Generic name: Doxycycline Category: Tetracycline-class antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor Dental role: Mainly periodonta...
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Metronidazole
Metronidazole Drug profile Generic name: Metronidazole Category: Nitroimidazole antibiotic and antiprotozoal agent Dental role: Anaerobic coverage for...
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Azithromycin
Azithromycin Drug profile Generic name: Azithromycin Category: Macrolide antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor Dental role: Alternative antibiotic f...
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Clindamycin
Clindamycin Drug profile Generic name: Clindamycin Category: Lincosamide antibiotic; protein synthesis inhibitor Dental role: Alternative antibiotic f...
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Antibiotics
Penicillin V
Penicillin V / Phenoxymethylpenicillin Drug profile Generic name: Penicillin V / Phenoxymethylpenicillin Common salt form: Penicillin V potassium / Pe...
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Antibiotics
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid Drug profile Generic name: Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid / Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Category: Aminopenicillin antibiotic...
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Antibiotics
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin Drug profile Generic name: Amoxicillin Category: Aminopenicillin antibiotic; beta-lactam antibiotic Dental role: First-line antibiotic opt...
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Local Anesthetics & Vasoconstrictors
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity
Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity / LAST Safety Guide Safety profile Topic: Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity Common abbreviation: LAST Category: De...
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Local Anesthetics & Vasoconstrictors
Felypressin as Vasoconstrictor
Felypressin / Octapressin as Dental Vasoconstrictor Drug profile Generic name: Felypressin Alternative name: Octapressin Category: Non-catecholamine v...
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Local Anesthetics & Vasoconstrictors
Adrenaline as Vasoconstrictor
Epinephrine / Adrenaline as Dental Vasoconstrictor Drug profile Generic name: Epinephrine / Adrenaline Category: Vasoconstrictor; sympathomimetic cate...
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Local Anesthetics & Vasoconstrictors
Bupivacaine + Epinephrine
Bupivacaine + Epinephrine Drug profile Generic name: Bupivacaine hydrochloride + Epinephrine / Adrenaline Category: Long-acting amide local anesthetic...
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Local Anesthetics & Vasoconstrictors
Prilocaine
Prilocaine Drug profile Generic name: Prilocaine hydrochloride Category: Amide local anesthetic; available as plain prilocaine or with vasoconstrictor...
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Local Anesthetics & Vasoconstrictors
Mepivacaine
Mepivacaine Drug profile Generic name: Mepivacaine hydrochloride Category: Amide local anesthetic; commonly used as a plain vasoconstrictor-free denta...
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Local Anesthetics & Vasoconstrictors
Articaine + Epinephrine
Articaine + Epinephrine Drug profile Generic name: Articaine hydrochloride + Epinephrine / Adrenaline Category: Amide local anesthetic with ester side...
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Local Anesthetics & Vasoconstrictors
Lidocaine + Epinephrine
Lidocaine + Epinephrine Drug profile Generic name: Lidocaine hydrochloride + Epinephrine / Adrenaline Category: Amide local anesthetic + vasoconstrict...
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Analgesics
Tramadol
Tramadol Drug profile Generic name: Tramadol Category: Opioid analgesic; centrally acting analgesic with opioid and serotonin/norepinephrine reuptake...
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