Analgesic and Antibiotic Prescription Pattern among Dentists in Guangzhou: A Cross-Sectional Study

Joint Authors

Yu, Jiali
Nie, Er-Min
Jiang, Rui
Zhang, Chun-Yuan
Li, Xiang

Source

Pain Research and Management

Issue

Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-6, 6 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2020-12-29

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Diseases

Abstract EN

Aim.

To assess the rational use of drugs and the pattern of prescribing of analgesics and antibiotics for dental management and the information given by dentists in Guangzhou to their patients about the use of these drugs.

Methods.

A questionnaire was distributed to 225 dentists working in Guangzhou.

The questionnaires consisted of open-ended questions and were given to dentists about analgesic and antibiotic use in dentistry.

The questionnaires were analyzed, and absolute frequencies were expressed in the answers to each question.

The cases, the analgesics, and the antibiotics recommended by the dentists for each case were determined by the frequency analysis method of descriptive statistics.

Results.

Responses to the questionnaire were received from 164 (72.9%) dentists.

Paracetamol and diclofenac were the most widely prescribed analgesics.

It is also estimated that selective COX-2 inhibitors or opioid analgesics have not been administered by dentists.

The antibiotics primarily used for treatment were amoxicillin and metronidazole, and amoxicillin was used for prophylaxis.

While more than 80% of dentists indicated that they provided their patients with information on the use of antibiotics, the quality of the information was limited.

Patients were primarily instructed by dentists to observe the dosage and dose intervals of the prescription drugs.

Conclusions.

The results of the present study demonstrated that dentists most commonly prescribe paracetamol and diclofenac as analgesics, amoxicillin, and metronidazole for the therapy of periodontal, endodontic, and surgical procedures.

The results also showed that dentists informed their patients inadequately about analgesic and antibiotic use.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Yu, Jiali& Nie, Er-Min& Jiang, Rui& Zhang, Chun-Yuan& Li, Xiang. 2020. Analgesic and Antibiotic Prescription Pattern among Dentists in Guangzhou: A Cross-Sectional Study. Pain Research and Management،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206933

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Yu, Jiali…[et al.]. Analgesic and Antibiotic Prescription Pattern among Dentists in Guangzhou: A Cross-Sectional Study. Pain Research and Management No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206933

American Medical Association (AMA)

Yu, Jiali& Nie, Er-Min& Jiang, Rui& Zhang, Chun-Yuan& Li, Xiang. Analgesic and Antibiotic Prescription Pattern among Dentists in Guangzhou: A Cross-Sectional Study. Pain Research and Management. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1206933

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1206933