Challenges and opportunities in dentistry regarding adverse drug reactions

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Author Details : Isha Rastogi*

Volume : 10, Issue : 3, Year : 2024

Article Page : 185-190

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jooo.2024.035

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Abstract

Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a critical issue in dental practice, significantly impacting patient safety, treatment outcomes, and healthcare costs. This empirical study aims to explore the prevalence, causes, and management of ADRs among dental practitioners in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire distributed to 130 dental practitioners, focusing on the frequency of ADRs, types of drugs involved, management strategies, and barriers to reporting. The results revealed that 84.6% of practitioners encountered ADRs in the past year, with antibiotics (53.8%) and NSAIDs (30.8%) being the most commonly implicated drugs. Allergic reactions were the most frequently reported ADRs (46.2%), followed by gastrointestinal issues (23.1%) and systemic toxicity (15.4%). The primary management strategy was discontinuation of the offending drug (53.8%). Significant barriers to ADR reporting included lack of time (46.2%) and insufficient knowledge (30.8%). Inferential statistics showed no significant association between the type of practice and frequency of ADRs, but a significant association between years of practice and reporting practices, indicating more experienced practitioners are more likely to report ADRs. The study highlights the need for enhanced education and training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the use of technology to improve ADR management and reporting in dental practice, ultimately aiming to enhance patient safety and treatment outcomes.
 

Keywords: Adverse drug reactions, Dentistry, Patient safety, Antibiotics, NSAIDs, Allergic reactions, Dental practice, ADR management, Reporting barriers, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Electronic health records, Pharmacogenomics, Dental education

How to cite : Rastogi I, Challenges and opportunities in dentistry regarding adverse drug reactions. J Oral Med Oral Surg Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2024;10(3):185-190

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