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Re: Need quick response on recommended antiobiotics
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Re: Need quick response on recommended antiobiotics
by rodger__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By rodger on January 25, 1999 at 23:44:37:
In Reply to: Need quick response on recommended antiobiotics posted by Lori T on January 25, 1999 at 16:15:32:
Dear Doctor,
I just have a very quick question that I need an answer ASAP. I am going to the
Dentist on Wednesday and have conflicting opinions regarding premedication
for dental work with mitral valve. Could you please let me know if
Biaxin is an o.k. choice of drug for Mitral Valve premedication. Will it do
the job it is suppose to. The dentist says it is not one of the AMA's
drug of choice for this.
Thanks in advance,
Lori
I'm a heart patient, not a doctor, but you may not get an answer by Wednesday.
(these questions are assigned to working doctors who have to answer as their
schedules permit) It's my understanding that you don't have to premedicate for
all valve problems.
Did the doctor say that your problem requires you to premedicate for dental
procedures? Why not call the doctor's office? They are familliar with your
condition and can advise you as to what to do for a dental appointment. If
the doctor is busy, the nurse can get the answers for you and call you back. The
dentist or the doctor can call in an Rx if you need one. I take amoxicillin, which
I think is the most common Rx for premedication. The last time I checked
the American Heart Assn. guidelines recomend Amoxicillin, or, for the penicillin alergic (allergic):
Clindamycin, Cephalexin, Cedfadroxil, Azithromycin, or Clarithromykcin.
In Reply to: Need quick response on recommended antiobiotics posted by Lori T on January 25, 1999 at 16:15:32:
Dear Doctor,
I just have a very quick question that I need an answer ASAP. I am going to the
Dentist on Wednesday and have conflicting opinions regarding premedication
for dental work with mitral valve. Could you please let me know if
Biaxin is an o.k. choice of drug for Mitral Valve premedication. Will it do
the job it is suppose to. The dentist says it is not one of the AMA's
drug of choice for this.
Thanks in advance,
Lori
I'm a heart patient, not a doctor, but you may not get an answer by Wednesday.
(these questions are assigned to working doctors who have to answer as their
schedules permit) It's my understanding that you don't have to premedicate for
all valve problems.
Did the doctor say that your problem requires you to premedicate for dental
procedures? Why not call the doctor's office? They are familliar with your
condition and can advise you as to what to do for a dental appointment. If
the doctor is busy, the nurse can get the answers for you and call you back. The
dentist or the doctor can call in an Rx if you need one. I take amoxicillin, which
I think is the most common Rx for premedication. The last time I checked
the American Heart Assn. guidelines recomend Amoxicillin, or, for the penicillin alergic (allergic):
Clindamycin, Cephalexin, Cedfadroxil, Azithromycin, or Clarithromykcin.
