Question 28 · LDEK · Pharmacotherapy
Indicate the false statement about Periostat:
- A. reduces the levels of collagenases in the GCF.
- B. inhibits PGE₂ release.
- C. inhibits bone resorption .
- D. does not affect periodontal pocket bacteria.
- E. has similar to high-dose doxycycline effects.
Hint
Periostat is doxycycline 20 mg twice daily; ask what changes when the dose is too low to kill bacteria.
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