1. Dexamethasone
  2. Triamcinolone
  3. Benzocaine
  4. Diclofenac
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Option 4 : Diclofenac

Concept:

  • Oral aphthous ulcers - common ulcerative condition of the oral mucosa
  • Painful sore can make eating difficult
  • Caused by use of diclofenac for some patients
  • Local anesthetics, steroids and anti inflammatory drugs can be used to treat it

Explanation:

  • Herpes simplex can cause one of stomatitis which mimic aphthous ulcers
  • HSV -1 causes stomatitis which is a form of viral infection
  • HSV -2 Sexually transmitted disease
  • Overdose sometimes is associated with cause of oral aphthous ulcer

  • Dexamethasone - anti inflammatory agent
  • Triamcinolone - glucocorticoid used in certain skin infections
  • Benzocaine - local anesthetic agent
  • Diclofenac - analgesic
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