Pharmacology — Key differences for NEET MDS
Ibuprofen = most commonly prescribed NSAID in dentistry. Ketorolac = most potent NSAID for acute pain. COX-2 selective = Celecoxib Etoricoxib = less GI side effects. Diclofenac = most prescribed NSAID worldwide. Paracetamol = safest in pregnancy = not anti-inflammatory. Tramadol = synthetic opioid = dual mechanism. Aspirin = irreversible COX inhibitor = antiplatelet 7-10 days.
📖 Read full notes →Anaphylaxis = Epinephrine IM first drug anterolateral thigh 0.3-0.5mg. Syncope = most common medical emergency in dental office = position flat elevate legs. Angina = Nitroglycerin sublingual 0.4mg. Hypoglycemia = oral glucose juice. epileptic seizure = Midazolam IM or Diazepam IV. Asthma = Salbutamol inhaler = bronchodilator. Adrenal crisis = Hydrocortisone IV.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between NSAIDs & Opioids and Emergency Drugs in Pharmacology is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.