Case 1 - Patient Medications

whta type of medication is Atorvostatin

Statin

what do statin medications with Atorvostatin do

lower cholestrol (LDL) and CV risk

implications for Atorvostatin

possible xerostomia

Statin drugs like atorvostain may have oral benefits including reduced ____ and ____ _____

bleeding

pocket depths

what type of drug is Amlodipiene

Ca channel blicker

what do Ca channel blockers like Amlodipiene do

treats HTN (decreases HR and lowers BP) and angina

implications of Ca channel blockers

may cause gingival enlargement and increased bleeding

what type of medication is Thiazide

diuretic

what are medications like Thiazide used for

to treat HTN and edema

implications of diuretics

possible xerostomia

increased risk of hypokalemia with epi use

• restrict epi to 0.04 mg (2 carts)

What type of medication is IV heparin (or heparin in general)

antocoagulant

what are anticoagulants used for

to treat or prevent blood clots

implications of anticoagulants

increased gingival bleeding

should we stop heparin for dental tx

NO

need to seriously consider any invasive tx beforehand

we need to be aware of dialysis in patients taking ______

anticoagulants

like heparin

what type of medication is nitroglycerin

nitrate

what do nitrates like nitroglycerin do

vasodilator to treat angina and chest pain

implications of nitroglycerin/nitrates

xerostomia

nitrates are shown to be offective in preventing ___ and ____

HTN

angina

what type of medication is Metaprolol

selective beta blocker (B1)

what are selective beta blockers like Metaprolol used for

to treat HTN, angina, arrythmias

implications of beta blockers

xerostomia