Monday, 28 December 2015

Treatment of peptic ulcer may lead to xerostomia


Which of the following drugs used in the treatment of peptic ulcer may lead to xerostomia?

a. Sucralfate 
b. Omeprazole
c. Ranitidine 
d. Atropine

Ans. D: To eliminate H. pylori infection metronidazole, with amoxicillin or tetracycline is used.  Anticholinergic drug atropine is used to decrease acid production.  I causes xerostomia, which may lead to increased incidence of caries.


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