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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? PL.ADVISE
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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. Regards Dr. Purva Jingar BDS
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