I am heart patient undergone openheartsurgery in 2006 For extracting 9 tooth oral surgeon advises to 2gms (4tabs of 500mg) ofamoxil 1 hour before extraction. Is it normal?
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Hello
Yes this is advised to the patient to prevent from further infection in heart valve.
But before going for extraction just consult your cardiologist once about need of antibiotics.
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Dr. Purva Jingar
BDS
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