Question 219 · LDEK · Pharmacotherapy
Which drugs have been used as LDDs for treating periodontal inflammation?
1) piperacillin and tazobactam;
2) amoxicillin and metronidazole;
3) azithromycin;
4) probiotics;
5) omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids;
6) toluidine blue;
7) statins;
8) metformin;
9) zoledronic acid.
The correct answer is:
2) amoxicillin and metronidazole;
3) azithromycin;
4) probiotics;
5) omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids;
6) toluidine blue;
7) statins;
8) metformin;
9) zoledronic acid.
The correct answer is:
- A. all the above.
- B. 2,4,7,8.
- C. 1,7,8,9.
- D. 3,5,6,7.
- E. 2,7,8,9.
Hint
Experimental local delivery systems have been described for antibiotics, host modulators and even photosensitisers — check each item.
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