title: Use of analgesics and antibiotics in endodontics: current concepts.
abstract: In this review, the principal drugs used for prevention and treatment of pain--analgesics, and swelling--antibiotics, are examined. The rationale for prevention of pain and swelling is given. Then the specific drugs are considered. The analgesics evaluated include: the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents (e.g., aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, diflunisal); and the narcotics (e.g., codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, meperidine). The antibiotics evaluated include: the penicillins (e.g., penicillin V, ampicillin, methicillin); the cephalosporins (e.g., cephalexin, cefadroxil); the erythromycins (e.g., erythromycin stearate, erythromycin base); clindamycin; metronidazole; and some rarely used drugs (e.g., ciprofloxacin).
authors.affiliation: Department of Endodontology, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, PA 19140.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Morse
mesh_terms: D000700:Analgesics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002481:Cellulitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D003788:Dental Pulp Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy*; D004487:Edema / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011292:Premedication
chemical_list: D000700:Analgesics; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D009294:Narcotics