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Medication can induce severe ulcerations.

M A Siegel1, B A Balciunas

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Dental School 21201.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|September 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can lead to oral ulcers. Discontinuing piroxicam, an NSAID, and implementing palliative care effectively resolved a patient's mouth ulcers.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Dermatology

Background:

  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used for pain and inflammation.
  • Oral ulcers are a potential adverse effect of certain medications, including NSAIDs.
  • Piroxicam is a commonly prescribed NSAID.

Observation:

  • A patient developed oral ulcers.
  • The oral ulcers were suspected to be caused by piroxicam use.
  • The patient's condition required intervention.

Findings:

  • Discontinuation of piroxicam was the primary intervention.
  • A palliative treatment plan was initiated concurrently.
  • The patient's oral ulcers resolved following these interventions.

Implications:

  • NSAID-induced oral ulcers are manageable.
  • Careful medication review is crucial for patients experiencing oral side effects.
  • Palliative care can be effective in managing drug-induced oral lesions.

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