Periodontal disease:
Indications for: PERIOSTAT
As an adjunct to scaling and root planing to promote attachment level gain and to reduce pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis.
Adult Dosage:
Take on an empty stomach with adequate amount of fluid. 20mg twice daily (in AM and PM). May give up to 9 months.
Children Dosage:
Not recommended.
PERIOSTAT Contraindications:
Nursing mothers. Infants. Children.
PERIOSTAT Warnings/Precautions:
History of or active oral candidiasis. Monitor blood, renal, and hepatic function in long-term use. Avoid sun and UV light. Pregnancy (Cat.D): not recommended.
PERIOSTAT Classification:
Tetracycline antibiotic.
PERIOSTAT Interactions:
Avoid concomitant penicillins, methoxyflurane. Antacids, iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, urinary alkalinizers reduce absorption. Carbamazepine, barbiturates, phenytoin may decrease effectiveness. Monitor prothrombin time with oral anticoagulants. Oral contraceptives may be less effective.
Adverse Reactions:
Photosensitivity, GI upset, rash, blood dyscrasias; rare: hepatotoxicity.
How Supplied:
Tabs—60, 100
