Contraindications to vasoconstrictors in dentistry: Part II. Hyperthyroidism, diabetes, sulfite sensitivity, cortico-dependent asthma, and pheochromocytoma.
Dentists are aware of contraindications to the use of vasoconstrictors in patients with cardiovascular diseases. However, there are some other noncardiac conditions we should know. This article discusses the absolute contraindications to the use of vasoconstrictors in patients with a history of hyperthyroidism, diabetes, allergy to sulfites, asthma, and pheochromocytoma.
Pérusse
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Section of Oral Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, Université Laval, Ste.-Foy, Quebec, Canada.
Goulet
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Turcotte
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D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000310:Adrenal Gland Neoplasms; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D000772:Anesthesia, Local; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D000075202:Contraindications; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003920:Diabetes Mellitus; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity; D004837:Epinephrine; D005520:Food Preservatives / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism; D010673:Pheochromocytoma; D013447:Sulfites / Q000009:adverse effects*; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D005520:Food Preservatives; D013447:Sulfites; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; D004837:Epinephrine