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2. Antibiotic use in dentistry - Wikipedia

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   In dentistry, phenoxymethyl penicillin is used as it is acid-resistant and can be administered orally. Its common uses include treatment against acute oral infections such as dental abscesses, [5] pericoronitis, salivary gland infections and post-extraction infection. The main disadvantage however, is that patients can be allergic to penicillin ...

3. Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole - Wikipedia

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   It consists of one part trimethoprim to five parts sulfamethoxazole. [7] It is used to treat urinary tract infections, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections, travelers' diarrhea, respiratory tract infections, and cholera, among others.

4. Sulfamethoxazole - Wikipedia

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   Sulfamethoxazole (SMZ or SMX) is an antibiotic. It is used for bacterial infections such as urinary tract infections, bronchitis, and prostatitis and is effective against both gram negative and positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli and Listeria monocytogenes. [1] Common side effects include nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and skin rashes.

5. Dental antibiotic prophylaxis - Wikipedia

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   Dental antibiotic prophylaxis is the administration of antibiotics to a dental patient for prevention of harmful consequences of bacteremia, that may be caused by invasion of the oral flora into an injured gingival or peri-apical vessel during dental treatment.

6. List of antibiotics - Wikipedia

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   However, these classifications are based on laboratory behavior. The development of antibiotics has had a profound effect on the health of people for many years. Also, both people and animals have used antibiotics to treat infections and diseases. In practice, both treat bacterial infections. [1]

7. Medications used in dentistry and periodontics - Wikipedia

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   Muscle relaxants may be prescribed in order to reduce the patient's stress levels and/or to help the patient discontinue grinding their teeth. It can also be used to treat TMJ disorders. Antifungal medication may be used to treat oral thrush, which is common in infants. The goal of treatment is stop the spreading of the Candida fungal infection.