The common complications of the extracted wound are bleeding and pain. Bleeding In some cases, the patient's medical health status...

To know how to prevent dental decay, we need to know how it forms Dental decay based on studies by Fitzgerald and Keyes (1960) is a...

Characteristic of "Dry socket " or Alveolar Osteitis that occurs 2-4 days after tooth extraction are: A socket either wholly or...

These are some of the drugs prescribed in dentistry.  Most dentists and physicians alike write many prescriptions without carefully weighin...

Hydrocodone (Lorcet®, Lortab,  Vicodin, Vicodin ES, Norco ®, Zydone) is in the same class as an opioid drugs for relieving of moderate to s...

Triamcinolone Acetonide dental paste (Kenalog® in ora base) is a synthetic corticosteroid with an anti-inflammatory, antipruritic (relie...

Azithromycin (Zithromax Z-pack) is a pre-packaged form of a macrolide antibacterial Azithromycin (brand name; Zithromax or Zmax). Zithroma...

Alprazolam Xanax® is a medication used for the management of a short-term relief of the anxiety associated with stress and panic disorder....

Vicoprofen ( Hydrocodone and Ibuprofen) is an opioid with an analgesic, antipyretic and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory properties for shor...

Diazepam (Valium) is a medication used for a short term relief of anxiety during a dental visit.  Prolong use of Valium may lead to physic...

Acetaminophen and codeine combination (Tylenol #3) is a drug used to relieve moderate to severe pain.  Tylenol #3 is in a narcotic class ...

Tramadol HCl (Ultram®) Tramadol HCl extended-release (Ultram ER, Ryzolt) Tramadol HCl is a narcotic-like pain reliever for moderate to ...

Promethazine Hydrochloride is an anti-histamine that is used to treat: Certain types of allergy Antiemetic (anti-nausea and vomiting) ...

Chlorhexidine Gluconate (Peridex, periogard) 0.12% is an antimicrobial mouth rinse used between visits during gum treatment for gingivitis...

Nystatin cream or Nystatin ointment is an antifungal (yeast) medication that is derived from Streptomyces Noursei.  Nystatin is used for f...

Methylprednisolone (Medrol®) is an anti-inflammatory steroid that used to treat inflammatory conditions such as: Arthritis,  Systemic lu...

Toradol is not available in U.S, but the generic brand may still be available.  Ketorolac Tromethamine is in a member of nonsteroidal ant...

Ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil) is a non-steroid, non-narcotic analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen is used t...

Triazolam (Halcion®) is a hypnotic agent.  It is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia (7-10 days). Active ingredient is Tr...