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the use of antibiotics to prevent infections
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoBut some antibiotics also are prescribed to prevent infections. This usually is done only in certain situations or for people with particular medical problems.
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What is the antibiotic prophylaxis for leptospirosis in children?
penicillin
Is cephalexin a good antibiotic for dental prophylaxis?
Prophylaxis means prevention . . . I do not believe any dentist or doctor in their right minds would prescribe an antibiotic to protect your teeth against a potential future infection.
Can the word prophylax be used as a verb?
"Prophylax" is not a recognized verb in English. The correct verb form is "prophylaxing."
Which would you give first an antibiotic eye ointment or a medicaed eye drop?
It depends what the hospital used as an eye prophylaxis.
Which type of anthrax has a 5-20 fatality rate without antibiotic prophylaxis or treatment And Often Begins As A Small Bump On The Skin?
inhalational
Which type of Anthrax has a 5-20 percent fatality rate without antibiotic prophylaxis or treatment and often begins as a small bump on the skin?
inhalational
How is whooping cough treated?
Erythromycin, a macrolide antibiotic, has been the antimicrobial of choice for treatment or post exposure prophylaxis of pertussis. Azithromycin and clarithromycin are better tolerated.
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).
Is it safe if the dentist said to wait three days until your next appointment to take a prophylaxis antibiotic to pull an abscessed tooth?
I would not wait to take an antibiotic for an abcess tooth! If you get the tooth pulled with the infection still in site...you are in for one rude awakening when he attempts to pull that tooth!
How is cephalosporin administered as a surgical prophylaxis?
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.
Are pretreatment antibiotics still necessary for patients with mitral valve prolapse?
The American Heart Association (AHA) recently modified the protocols for prophylaxis antibiotic coverage. Many patients (in fact, the vast majority) who were routinely pre-medicated before dental treatment are no longer pre-medicated. To determine whether antibiotic coverage is appropriate for you, check with your cardiologist or dentist.
What is migraine prophylaxis?
Preventive treatment for migraine headaches is called migraine prophylaxis or prophylactic therapy. Another term is Migraine Preventive Therapy.
