Safe use of paracetamol and high-dose NSAID analgesia in dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic

Crighton, Alexander; McCann, C.; Todd, Elizabeth L.; Brown, A

doi:10.1038/s41415-020-1784-3

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“…Individuals with a body mass index lower than 50 and patients with established liver disease are at greater risk. Some OTC analgesics contain paracetamol, but patients might not realize it, leading them to take far more than they need [25].…”

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2023

J. Med. Chem. Sci.

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“…Difficult access to a dentist during the COVID-19 pandemic, longer waiting times for an appointment, strict restrictions and reducing the risk of infection related to aerosol transmission of the virus may contribute to more frequent prescription of painkillers and antibiotics by dentists [53] and the development of teledendistry as a solution to admitting patients [54]. According to the 21.4% of the surveyed, the current situation justified the frequent prescription of antibiotics to minimize patient visits in the office.…”

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Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Turska‐Szybka

Prokopczyk

Winkielman

et al. 2021

IJERPH

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Objectives: This study analyzed Polish dentists’ knowledge of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and the main problems in their work during the early phase of the pandemic. Methods: Dentists responded to an online anonymous survey consisting of 57 questions relating to socio-demographics, knowledge about COVID-19, and office procedures. The obtained data were analyzed using basic descriptive statistics, significance of dependencies and Chi square and Mann–Whitney tests; p < 0.05. Results: Ultimately, responses from 730 dentists were included. The mean age was 43.62 ± 11.57. Almost 3/4 of the respondents followed the information on COVID-19. A total of 95.5% had knowledge about COVID-19. Genetic testing was the basic test according to 69.2%. Further, 56.0% were concerned about the pandemic, and 23.6% were significantly anxious. In addition, 42.1% considered a risk of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 in the workplace as very high. A total of 84.0% admitted patients performing a triage and using personal protective equipment (PPE). Further, 44.5% planned to become vaccinated. Continuing the work during the pandemic was strongly correlated with age, sector, and location and duration of work. Conclusions: Most Polish dentists follow the information on the COVID-19 protocol and have sufficient knowledge about COVID-19. Dentists are concerned and anxious about the situation. The vast majority admitted patients during the pandemic and use PPE. Only almost half plan to be vaccinated.

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“…Regarding nonprescription drugs, paracetamol and vitamins were the highest demanded drugs/supplements during COVID-19 in Yemen (Table 2 ). An increase in the demand for analgesics/antipyretics is expected in COVID-19 since some of its most common symptoms are fever and muscle aches [ 54 , 55 ].…”

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Changes in drug demand when a pandemic coincides with other outbreaks in a war zone country: a cross-sectional pilot study

Saleh

Haddadin

Saleh

et al. 2022

J of Pharm Policy and Pract

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Background Yemen's health system has severely deteriorated due to the ongoing civil war accompanied by the COVID-19 pandemic which coincided with other outbreaks of endemic infections. Many health institutions closed due to insufficient equipment and supplies. Consequently, pharmacists became the available healthcare provider on the frontlines. This study aimed to evaluate the pattern of demand for prescription and nonprescription drugs during the pandemic based on the pharmacist's perspective in Yemen, a conflict zone country. Methods An online survey was developed, validated, and distributed among pharmacists. The questionnaire was composed of two sections: (1) demographic characteristics of the participants and (2) changes in the demand for different drug categories. Chi-square test and Fisher's exact test were used to find statistical associations. Results Responses (330) were received from pharmacists working in 12 out of 22 governorates in Yemen. During the pandemic, there was an increase in the demand for prescription drugs such as antibiotics, antimalarials, and sedatives (95%, 90%, and 71%, respectively) and an increase in the demand for nonprescription drugs such as vitamins (93%) and paracetamol (> 90%). Some of these drugs could have serious side effects if taken without medical advice, and others could result in severe effects if taken concomitantly. In addition, there was an increase in the demand for prescription drugs without a prescription, which was reported by 50% of the participants. No statistical difference was seen between the frontline districts and major cities in terms of requesting these drugs without a prescription. On the other hand, most participants (75.2%) did not attend any training or workshop during the last 6 months of conducting this survey. Conclusion COVID-19 has increased the demand for many prescription and nonprescription drugs, where the irrational use of these drugs may lead to devastating health effects. In war zone areas hit by a pandemic, policymakers and public health organizations should focus on training and educating pharmacists as important health care and medicine providers for the public.

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Safe use of paracetamol and high-dose NSAID analgesia in dentistry during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Knowledge and Attitude of Polish Dental Healthcare Professionals during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Changes in drug demand when a pandemic coincides with other outbreaks in a war zone country: a cross-sectional pilot study

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