Awareness On Naproxen In Dental Applications

Abstract

Background
Non steroidalanti inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) are the drugs that reduce pain, inflammation, fever and prevent the blood clot formation. Dosage can be different according to its needs. These drugs have side effects also depending on the specific drugs used. Among NSAIDS, Naproxen is one of the important drugs which has many uses in general and also in dentistry.
Materials and methods
15 Questions related to the uses and side effects of naproxen are created and distributed among dental students via online portal. 200 participants responded to this survey. Both BDS and MDS students participated. Responses were collected and statistically analysed using spss software. Results were collected and concluded
Results
From the collected data it is seen that 32% of BDS students and 29% of MDS students are aware about naproxen and its uses in dentistry.
Conclusion
95% of participants felt useful and gained knowledge by this survey. Naproxen is a most common drug prescribed by dentists. But without proper knowledge about the uses and side effects of the drug can lead to life threatening problems to the patients. Surveys and studies like this helps in gaining the knowledge about naproxen and other NSAID drug