Prophylactic Antibiotic Question: Could you please update me on the standard regimen for high risk patients with regard to prophylactic antibiotic, both for children and adults before dental procedures are performed?
Do you mean all procedures or a specific problem? Each procedure uses different antibiotics depending on what the potential type of bacteria would be causing the post-surgical infection. In general, it is a drug like Kefzol or some antibiotic against gram positive bacteria. But, sometimes gram negative organisms need to be prevented as well. It depends entirely on the procedure and somewhat on the physician. Back to Drug InfoNet Home Page. Back to Medication/Pharmaceutical main page. Send your impressions, comments, thoughts, etc. to webmaster@druginfonet.com HON FAQ Drug Info Disease Info Manufacturer Info Health Care News Health Info Become Panelist Health Care Orgs Medical References Government Sites Hospital Sites Medical Schools Contact | Site Map | Search | Disclaimer | Mission Statement © 1996-2005 DRUG INFONET, Inc. All rights reserved.
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