Stomatitis, drug-induced K12.1
Definition This section has been translated automatically.
Drug-induced inflammation of the oral mucosa, also known as gingivostomatitis acuta.
Clinic This section has been translated automatically.
Sharply jagged, hyperemic bordered, aphthous ulcerations, especially in the folds of the neck after taking methotrexate, 5-fluorouracil or other cytostatic drugs. Large ulcerations after gold or actinomycin D therapy.
General therapy This section has been translated automatically.
Avoid the triggering drugs.
External therapy This section has been translated automatically.
Oral hygiene, rinsing with antiseptic and anti-inflammatory solutions such as 0.1-0.2% chlorhexidine solution R045 or tormentil astringent R255, ratanhia-myrrh astringent R210, camomile, sage, myrrh or other plant extracts (e.g. gingivitol, camillosan, salus sage trp.). Possibly anaesthetic solutions before meals (e.g. Acoin solution, periodontal mouth ointment). S.a.u. Stomatologika.