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More recently, the practice has been to give a single dose during the surgical procedure. This works just as well as the "on call" dose, and lowers the amount of antibiotic that the patient must take.

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Q: How is cephalosporin administered as a surgical prophylaxis?
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How are cephalosporins administered for surgical prophylaxis?

A single injection may be given during the surgical procedure. The cephalosporin may be continued for 24 to 48 hours after surgery and if an infection develops, the antibiotics may be continued.


How else may cephalosporins be used?

Surgical prophylaxis--prevention of bacterial infection during or immediately after surgery.


Is amoxicilin a cephalosporin?

No, amoxicillin is not a cephalosporin.


Is lithotripsy considered surgery?

As I was administered general anesthesia and was in a surgical unit, I say yes, it was surgery.


How do most people react to fluoroquinolones?

Other than allergic reactions, few patients experience significant problems when they are given a single dose of a fluoroquinolone for surgical prophylaxis.


What drugs are most commonly used for surgical prophylaxis?

Among the drugs used for antibiotic prophylaxis are amoxicillin (a type of penicillin) and fluoroquinolones such as ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and trovafloxacin (Trovan).


A general anesthetic administered with a needle and used especially for minor surgical procedures in which muscle relaxation is not required?

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What is katemine?

A general anesthetic administered with a needle and used especially foe minor surgical procedures in which muscle relaxation is not required.


Is cephalosporin n polysporin associated?

no


What is the scientific name of cephalosporin?

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Can the word prophylax be used as a verb?

"Prophylax" is not a recognized verb in English. The correct verb form is "prophylaxing."


Is kefelex from the mold family?

Yes, Kefelex is the brand name of an antibiotic of the cephalosporin group. Cephalosporin is produced by the fungus Acremonium, which is the source for the first cephalosporins.