Open AccessOral adverse effects of gastrointestinal drugs and considerations for dental management in patients with gastrointestinal disorders
Author(s) -
Ramya Karthik,
K. Karthik,
Chaya M David,
Ameerunnisa,
G. Keerthi
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
journal of pharmacy and bioallied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.268
H-Index - 36
eISSN - 0976-4879
pISSN - 0975-7406
DOI - 10.4103/0975-7406.100217
Subject(s) - medicine , gastrointestinal disease , gastrointestinal system , intensive care medicine , adverse effect , disease , oral health , dental care , drug , gastrointestinal pathology , gastrointestinal tract , dentistry , psychiatry
Gastrointestinal disease is associated with alterations in the mouth or influence the course of the dental diseases, and the dental health care workers are expected to recognize, diagnose, and treat oral conditions associated with gastrointestinal diseases and also provide safe and appropriate dental care for afflicted individuals. Drugs used in the management of these diseases result in oral adverse effects and also are known to interact with those prescribed during dental care. Hence, this article has reviewed the drug considerations and guidelines for drug use during dental management of patients with gastrointestinal diseases.