Prescribing Pattern of Anti Fungal Drugs in Dentistry-A cross Sectional Study in a Private Dental college in chennai Warrier E Devika1, Ravinthar Karishma1, Roy Anitha2,* 1Graduate Student, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India 2Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, India *Corresponding Author: Dr. Anitha Roy, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacology, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical sciences, Saveetha University Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, Email: anitharoy2015@gmail.com
Online published on 4 June, 2019. Abstract Aim The purpose of this survey was to assess the awareness about the antifungal drugs and its various uses in dentistry. Materials and Method A pre-tested interviewer administered questionnaire was distributed among the post graduates and dental practitioners in a private dental college in chennai. The questionnaire consisted of 15 questions. It included the questions related to the importance of antifungal drugs used in various dental infections. Data from the received questionnaires were entered into a computer database and analysed and descriptive statistics were produced. Results The most popular antifungal drug prescribed was fluconazole 53% followed by clotrimazole 30% and nystatin 9%, miconazole 5% and clorhexidine 3%. It was found that these antifungal drugs were used to treat oral candidiasis which is one of the serious oral fungal infection. Conclusion This study could give light to the prescribing pattern of antifungal agent in dental office as treatment of many diseases like cancer and bronchial asthma are associated with fungal infections and it is of concern to overcome from it for better oral health. Top Keywords Anti fungal drugs, Candidal infection, Prescription, Dentist. Top |