Research Article

Analgesic and Antibiotic Prescription Pattern among Dentists in Guangzhou: A Cross-Sectional Study

Table 4

Information given to the patients by the dentist about prescribed antibiotics and analgesics.

Information provided to the patientsN (%)

Adverse effects of prescription medications on the GIT system106 (64.7)
Drug use and administration information and advice to follow the rules of use and administration provided119 (72.6)
When the drugs should be taken or fed quickly and the relationship between food and these drugs106 (64.6)
Dental-medical interactions17 (10.4)
Other adverse effects of prescribed drugs31 (19)
Interactions with prescription analgesics and other medications32 (19.6)
Inform his or her dentist if there is an adverse reaction during the use of these drugs65 (39.6)
Storage conditions2 (1.3)
Price10 (6.2)