10 August 2019 · This updated Medicines Q&A addresses the signs and symptoms of local anaesthetic hypersensitivity, differential diagnoses and management of a patient with suspected allergy to local…
27 August 2019 · This updated Medicines Q&A explores the evidence for the interaction between miconazole oral gel and statins. Summary Miconazole is an azole antifungal which inhibits CYP450…
22 June 2016 · This Medicines Q&A evaluates if patients with hydrocephalus shunts require antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures. The Q&A is currently is currently being updated (due…
23 March 2020 · This Medicines Q&A provides advice on what to consider when providing dental treatment, and information about the main adverse effects of cancer therapies that could…
6 June 2016 · This updated Q&A aims to explain controlled drug legislation relevant to primary care dental practice. Includes prescribing for NHS and private patients, ordering/requisitioning, storage and…
30 January 2017 · The UKDMAS service provides evidence based advice on the use of drugs in dentistry. The service is provided via the UK Medicines Information network by the…
17 March 2017 · An indication of the safety of various medicines commonly used by dentists in patients with acute porphyria is given. When considering the safety of medicines…
3 December 2019 · Toothpastes contain excipients that can cause adverse reactions affecting the mouth and lips, and systemic hypersensitivity. Excipients most commonly implicated are flavourings such as spearmint,…