Drug Induced Mucosal Disorders-A Review Roshini A. M. Sherene Christina1, Babu N. Aravindha2,*, JayasriKrupaa R.3, Masthan K. M. K.4 1Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research 2Professor, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research 3Reader, Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research 4Professor and Head of the Department Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research *Corresponding Author: Dr. N. Aravindha Babu Professor, Department of Oral pathology and Microbiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
Online published on 4 April, 2020. Abstract Generally, drug induced reactions are more commonly seen in population. Certain drugs have the capacity to cause pathologic reactions in the oral and perioral region. Drug induced diseases can help the clinician to determine the relationship with a particular group of drugs. The underlying mechanism is unknown but the final outcome of the disease can be predicted by pharmacodynamics and/or pharmacokinetics. Xerostomia, Swelling, Dysguesia, Nonspecific Ulceration, Vesiculobullous or ulcerative mucositis, pigmentation of mucosa, Gingival enlargement, oral malodour, taste alterations, discoloration of teeth are the clinical presentation of drug induced reaction. This review article gives a brief description about the diseases caused by drugs, so that dentists can update their knowledge for a better diagnosis and treatment. Top Keywords Adverse drug reactions, Drug induced xerostomia, Salivary gland diseases. Top |