There are several types of medications that are used to manage a variety of diseases involving the oral cavity (mouth) that are part of good dental care. The medications discussed in this article have pharmacological properties that are used to treat conditions such as pain, anxiety, and infections, amongst others.
It is important to always communicate all dental signs and symptoms to your dentist, so that appropriate management and choice of medications can be made.
One of the most commonly reported dental complications involves various levels of pain. Due to this fact, pain management is an important goal for all dentists and patients.
Non-narcotic analgesics are the most commonly used drugs for relief of toothache or pain following dental treatment as well as fever. The commonly-used med...
|
|
The most frequently observed adverse events in the two pivotal clinical trials were toothache, upper respiratory tract infection, and headache. Toothache was the only adverse reaction that was significantly higher (p = 0.042) in the PerioChip group when compared to placebo. Most oral pain or sensitivity occurred within the first week of the initial chip placement following SRP procedures, was mild to moderate in nature, and spontaneously resolved within days. These reactions were observed less frequently with subsequent chip placement at 3 and 6 months.
Table 3 lists adverse events, occurring in ≥ 1% of 225 patients that received PerioChip, pooled from the two pivotal clinic trials without regard to causality. Gingival bleeding was the only dental adverse event occurring at a rate of ≤ 1% in both groups.
Table 3 : Adverse events (frequency ≥ 1% for the PerioChip
group) reported from 2 five-center U.S. clinical trials
| PerioChip Total N = 225 |
Placebo Chip Total N = 222 |
|||
| N | % | N | % | |
| All patients with Adverse Events | 193 | 85.8 | 189 | 85.1 |
| Toothache* | 114 | 50.7 | 92 | 41.4 |
| Upper resp tract infection | 64 | 28.4 | 58 | 26.1 |
| Headache | 61 | 27.1 | 61 | 27.5 |
| Sinusitis | 31 | 13.8 | 29 | 13.1 |
| Influenza-like-symptoms | 17 | 7.6 | 21 | 9.5 |
| Back pain | 15 | 6.7 | 25 | 11.3 |
| Tooth disorder** | 14 | 6.2 | 15 | 6.8 |
| Bronchitis | 14 | 6.2 | 7 | 3.2 |
| Abscess | 13 | 5.8 | 13 | 5.9 |
| Pain | 11 | 4.9 | 11 | 5 |
| Allergy | 9 | 4 | 13 | 5.9 |
| Myalgia | 9 | 4 | 9 | 4.1 |
| Gum hyperplasia | 8 | 3.6 | 5 | 2.3 |
| Pharyngitis | 8 | 3.6 | 5 | 2.3 |
| Arthralgia | 7 | 3.1 | 13 | 5.9 |
| Dysmenorrhea | 7 | 3.1 | 13 | 5.9 |
| Dyspepsia | 7 | 3.1 | 6 | 2.7 |
| Rhinitis | 6 | 2.7 | 11 | 5 |
| Coughing | 6 | 2.7 | 7 | 3.2 |
| Arthrosis | 6 | 2.7 | 4 | 1.8 |
| Hypertension | 5 | 2.2 | 6 | 2.7 |
| Stomatitis ulcerative | 5 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| Tendinitis | 5 | 2.2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| *Includes dental, gingival or mouth pain, tenderness,
aching, throbbing, soreness, discomfort, or sensitivity ** Includes broken, cracked or fractured teeth, mobile teeth, and lost bridges, crowns, or fillings |
||||
No information provided.
Last reviewed on RxList: 2/3/2012
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.
Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
Get tips for a healthy mouth.
Copyright © 2012 by WebMD, LLC.
RxList does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.
Updated & New