The FDA takes action against unapproved drugs.
(1/11)
Most prescription drugs marketed in the United States have been reviewed and approved by the Food and Drug Administration as required by law. Thousands of unapproved prescription drugs, however, are still being prescribed and sold. The FDA, as part of its drug safety efforts, is bolstering its efforts against unapproved drugs in the United States. (+info)
The effect of saccharic alcohols on rheological parameters of dental anti-inflammatory gels and on pharmaceutical availability of sodium ibuprofen.
(2/11)
A prescription of model dental anti-inflammatory gels has been worked out on the base of cellulose derivatives with the content of saccharic alcohols: xylitol and sorbitol. The effect of saccharic alcohol on rheological parameters (extensibility and viscosity) of the produced gels was tested. Taking into account application, the most beneficial results of rheological tests were obtained for gels containing in their prescription both xylitol and sorbitol in the quantity ratio 1:1. These gels are characterised by high extensibility, low viscosity and low value of yield stress. Theoretical diffusion coefficient of sodium ibuprofen calculated on the basis of viscosity measurements points to the highest pharmaceutical availability of therapeutic agent from model gels with xylitol and sorbitol. The above has been confirmed by in vitro studies of the sodium ibuprofen kinetics of release from gel to the dialysis fluid. (+info)
Essential medical issues related to HIV in dentistry.
(3/11)
Management of HIV infection has progressed dramatically since the disease was first recognized, to the point that HIV infection is now considered a chronic condition. Some of these new approaches in management are related to the strides that have been made in understanding the pathogenesis of this condition. Such changes in medical care may also affect the provision of oral health care. Dental providers must therefore be aware of current management practices. This paper reviews current approaches to managing HIV-related disease. (+info)
Cardiovascular drugs: implications for dental practice. Part 2--antihyperlipidemics and antithrombotics.
(4/11)
Pregnancy is a unique time in a woman"s life, accompanied by a variety of physiologic, anatomic and hormonal changes that can affect how oral health care is provided. However, these patients are not medically compromised and should not be denied dental treatment simply because they are pregnant. This article discusses the normal changes associated with pregnancy, general considerations in the care of pregnant patients, and possible dental complications of pregnancy and their management. (+info)