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  2. Dental antibiotic prophylaxis - Wikipedia

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    Dental treatment commenced without antibiotic cover. Patients need to be informed regarding their cardiac condition and infective endocarditis, and how this may affect dental treatment. [5] Discussion of pros & cons of antibiotic prophylaxis, why it is not generally advocated; Significance of adequate oral hygiene

  3. Ceftriaxone - Wikipedia

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    Ceftriaxone, sold under the brand name Rocephin, is a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. [4] These include middle ear infections, endocarditis, meningitis, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin infections, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and pelvic inflammatory disease. [4]

  4. Cephalosporin - Wikipedia

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    Since August 2012, the third-generation cephalosporin, ceftriaxone, is the only recommended treatment for gonorrhea in the United States (in addition to azithromycin or doxycycline for concurrent Chlamydia treatment). Cefixime is no longer recommended as a first-line treatment due to evidence of decreasing susceptibility. [30] Ceftriaxone ...

  5. Antibiotic misuse - Wikipedia

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    Swimmer's ear should be treated with antibiotic eardrops, not oral antibiotics. [ 14 ] Sinusitis should not be treated with antibiotics because it is usually caused by a virus, and even when it is caused by a bacterium, antibiotics are not indicated except in atypical circumstances as it usually resolves without treatment.

  6. Cefixime - Wikipedia

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    In the United States it is a second-line treatment to ceftriaxone for gonorrhea. [5] It is taken by mouth. [5] Common side effects include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and nausea. [5] Serious side effects may include allergic reactions and Clostridioides difficile diarrhea. [5] It is not recommended in people with a history of a severe penicillin ...

  7. Antimicrobial spectrum - Wikipedia

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    Narrow-spectrum antibiotics have low propensity to induce bacterial resistance and are less likely to disrupt the microbiome (normal microflora). [3] On the other hand, indiscriminate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics may not only induce the development of bacterial resistance and promote the emergency of multidrug-resistant organisms, but also cause off-target effects due to dysbiosis.

  8. Abdullahi v. Pfizer, Inc. - Wikipedia

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    P 126.) Plaintiffs allege, however, that Pfizer neglected to analyze the patients' blood samples and therefore could not determine if a patient had a negative reaction until the manifestation of a visible and permanent injury. (Compl. P 126.) Plaintiffs further allege that low-dosing ceftriaxone resulted in injuries and deaths among the control ...

  9. Geriatric dentistry - Wikipedia

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    The dental classification of ageing however is more useful if it is based on the patient's ability to seek dental care independently. [ 10 ] Frail elderly have chronic, debilitating, physical, medical and emotional problems who are unable to maintain independence without continued assistance from others.