1. ORALMANIFESTATIONS OF DRUG REACTIONS and its
treatment
BY-
J.RAHUL RAGHAVENDER
II YR B.D.S
PRIYADARSHINI DENTAL COLLEGE
4/26/2014
2. •Oral mucosa is frequently
involved in adverse reactions of
drugs.
•Three mechanism have been
proposed for drug allergies:
(1)IgE mediated reactions
(2)Cytotoxic reactions
(3)Circulation of the antigen
ETIOLOGY AND PATHOGENESIS OF ORAL
ADVERSE DRUG REACTIONS
3. 1) Drug-related Disorders of the Salivary Glands
2) Drug-related Disorders of Taste
3) Drug-related Mucosal Disorders
4) Drug-related Mucosal Pigmentation
5) Drug-related Swellings
6) Drug-related Neuropathies
7) Drug-related Oral Malodor (Halitosis)
8) Drug related Oral Infections
9) Drug-related Oral Teratogenic effects
4. (1) DRUG-REALTED DISORDERS OF SALIVARY GLANDS
XEROSTOMIA
SALIVARY GLAND SWELLING
SALIVARY GLAND PAIN
HYPERSALIVATION
DISCOLORATION OF SALIVA
5. XEROSTOMIA
Xerostomia is the subjective feeling of oral dryness,
which is often (but not always) associated with
hypofunction of the salivary glands.
Fissured tongue with atrophy of the filiform papillae
and a lobulated, erythematous appearance of the
tongue
11. DISCOLORATION OF SALIVA
Rifampacin(red-orange discoloration of saiva)
Doxorubicin
Clofazimine(pink to brownish-black saliva)
L-Dopa(brownish discoloration of saliva)
Rifabutin(brown or orange discoloration of saliva)
12. (2)DRUG-RELATED DISORDERS OF TASTE
HYPOGEUSIA ( loss of taste acuity ) :
DRUGS:
Antirheumatic drugs like penicillamine,
antiproliferative drugs such as cisplatin, ACE
inhibitors, and other drugs including azelastine,
clarithromycin and zopiclone
AGEUSIA ( loss of taste sense )
DRUGS:
Penicillamine, cisplatin, ACE inhibitor, etc.
13. TREATMENT:
Pilocarpine,(effects of acetycholine)
Zinc supplementation
Zinc infusion in chemotherapy
DYSGEUSIA ( distortion of taste )
DRUGS:
Azelastine and emedastine, lithium carbonate and
Tetracyclines,penicillamine
16. (f) Glossitis
•Glossitis is inflammation of the
tongue that is characterized by
swelling and intense pain.
•Atrovastatin,
Benzodiazepines,
Captopril
(g)Vesiculo-bullous lesions
Blisters
Vesiculo-bullous lesions are
reported for naproxen and
penicillamine.
17. (h) Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
• Milder form of toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Ulcers and lesions start to appear in the
mucous membrane, starting in mouth and lips.
• Extremely painful and reduce the ability of
the person to eat or drink
• DRUGS:Sulfonamide
Penicillins
Quinolones
Phenytoin
NSAIDS
Allopurinol
•TREATMENT:
Antibiotic therapy
Removal of the offending agent
19. •Elimination of precipitating factors
and improving oral hygiene.
•Treatment usually involves topical
corticosteroids such as
Betamethasone
clobetasol
dexamethasone
triamcinolone
TREATMENT
20. (4)DRUG RELATED MUCOSAL PIGMENTATION
(1) Drug-related superficial transient
discoloration ( black hairy tongue )
• Discoloration of the dorsum of the tongue
and other soft tissues and teeth may be of
various colors, typically yellowish or brown.
• DRUGS RELATED : Iron salts, bismuth,
chlorhexidine, or antibiotics
21. (2) Drug-related intrinsic pigmentation
Mucosal pigmentation : Amalgam
Gingival pigmentation : Gold or
metal alloys
(3)Pink-red colouration
Hemolysis and exudation of
hemoglobin to dental pulp.
overdoses with barbiturates and
carbon monoxide
23. •Drug-related lip and mucosal swelling
•Penicillins, local anesthetic agents, cephalosporin
derivatives, angiotensin-converting enzyme
inhibitors(ACE), aspirin, and barbiturates.
•REASON: rise in levels of bradykinins and/or altered
levels or function of C1 esterase inhibitor .
24. (6)DRUGS RELATED NEUROPATHIES
(1)Drug-related trigeminal neuropathies:
DRUGS : acetazolamide, labetalol, sulthiame, vincristine.
TREATMENT: Anticonvulsant carbamazepine is the first line
treatment.
(2) Drug-related involuntary facial movements:
DRUGS : Butyrophenones, phenothiazines, tricyclic
antidepressants
TREATMENT : Carbzmazepine, Botulinum Toxin.
(3) Drug-related orofacial pain and oral dysesthesia:
DRUGS : Benztropine ,Biperidin ,Griseofulvin
TREATMENT : Antidepressants
25. (7)DRUG RELATED ORAL MALODOR (HALITOSIS)
Bad breath
DRUGS:
Isosorbide dinitrate
Dimethyl sulphoxide
Disulfiram
TREATMENT:
Cleaning the tongue
Mouthwashes
26. (8)DRUG RELATED ORAL INFECTIONS
Alveolar osteitis (dry socket)
ACE inhibitors
Facial edema (angioedema)
Adrenomimetic bronchodialators
Enalapril
Stomatodynia (pain in the mouth)
Bentropine
Penicillins
Cheilitis (inflammation and cracking of lips)
Busulfan
Atrovastatin
28. CONCLUSION
In most cases , the oral reaction will be resolved
by symptomatic treatment.
Many clients take multiple medications
,therefore , dentists must be aware of the issues
related to drug use including indications ,
interactions and adverse drug effects.
As a final note , rapid progress in
pharmacotherapeutics requires clinicians to
constantly update their knowledge of drugs used
by their patients.