A Cross Sectional Study on Analgesics Prescription Pattern Among Dentists in Various Departments at Azra Naheed Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan:

Abstract

Dentists regularly prescribe analgesics to enhance clinical results since pain management is an integral element of dental treatment. In order to effectively treat and prevent pain associated with inflammation or surgery, dentists need to understand the pharmacological properties of the analgesics routinely used in dentistry. This study focused on daily practices of dentists of prescribing the analgesics, a questionnaire was provided to 44 participants who were willingly participating. 70% of them were Dentists and 11 of them were directly in periodontal department.Acetaminophen, ibuprofen, Panadol and naproxen appear to be the safest non-opioid medicines when considering the information addressing gastrointestinal and cardiovascular safety. Panadol was considered safest analgesic for pregnant women. Most focused side effect was gastric disturbance. Step-by-step instructions for managing the mild moderate and severe pain during dental treatment, and the potential benefits and hazards of the analgesics must be considered in dental practice are discussed.