What is the drug Arestin used for?
This medication is used to treat adult gum disease (periodontitis). Minocycline belongs to a class of drugs known as tetracycline antibiotics. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria. This medication is a powder that your dental professional places into infected tooth pockets.
How long does Arestin take to work?
ARESTIN (minocycline HCl) Microspheres, 1 mg targets periodontal bacteria to fight infection. When incorporated into a routine oral maintenance program along with scaling and root planing (SRP), results were achieved after 1 month, with pocket depth reduction seen at 3 months and maintained at 9 months.
How much is Arestin per tooth?
The cost of Arestin varies from office to office and depends on the number of teeth and pockets involved. Each pocket greater than 5mm will require one dose and is considered one site. Each tooth can potentially have six sites that might require Arrestin. Most dental offices charge between $45 and $85 per site.
How necessary is Arestin?
This blanket use of medication is not necessary for most patients, because they usually respond well to non-surgical treatment without antibiotics. Blanket antibiotic use disregards the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for appropriate antibiotic use for healthcare providers.
Does ARESTIN really work?
How effective is ARESTIN for smokers with gum disease? In a clinical study, smokers treated with ARESTIN + scaling and root planing (SRP) showed a 29% reduction in pocket depth vs SRP alone.
What should you not do after ARESTIN?
For 7 days after treatment, do not eat hard, crunchy, or sticky foods (eg, carrots, chips, and gum). For 10 days after treatment, do not use floss or a dental pick in the treated areas. Your dental professional may have additional instructions.
Can you taste ARESTIN?
In the clinical trials, ARESTIN® did not alter taste, stain teeth, or cause upset stomach. Some mild-to-moderate sensitivity may occur in the first week after SRP and administration of ARESTIN®. Please notify your dental professional promptly if pain, swelling or other problems occur. Q.
Does ARESTIN have penicillin?
No. ARESTIN contains minocycline, an antibiotic in the tetracycline class. Tetracyclines should not be used by pregnant or nursing women or by children. The use of tetracyclines during development may result in permanent discoloration of the teeth.
When is the best time to place ARESTIN?
ARESTIN is applied to infected pockets in the gums immediately after a scaling and root planing (SRP) has been completed. Your dental professional may apply ARESTIN during the same visit as your SRP or during a follow-up visit.
How many ARESTIN come in a box?
There are 2 pouches in each box.
What do you need to know about Arestin 1 mg?
Rx only Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride) microspheres, 1 mg is a subgingival sustained-release product containing the antibiotic minocycline hydrochloride incorporated into a bioresorbable polymer, Poly (glycolide-co-dl-lactide) or PGLA, for professional subgingival administration into periodontal pockets.
What is the mechanism of action of Arestin?
The mechanism of action of Arestin as an adjunct to scaling and root planing procedures for reduction of pocket depth in patients with adult periodontitis is unknown. Minocycline, a member of the tetracycline class of antibiotics, has a broad spectrum of activity.
When to use Arestin for periodontal maintenance?
Arestin may be used as part of a periodontal maintenance program which includes good oral hygiene and scaling and root planing. Arestin should not be used in any patient who has a known sensitivity to minocycline or tetracyclines.
Do you have to tell your doctor about Arestin?
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Arestin (minocycline hydrochloride periodontal microspheres) with all of your drugs and health problems.