Endocarditis

Diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment

  1. Diagnosis
  2. Prophylaxis
  3. Treatment
  4. Pharmaceuticals
  5. ESC recommandations

Pharmaceuticals

  1. Cefuroxime (Zinat)
  2. Clindamycin (Dalacin)
  3. Amoxicillin (Clamoxyl)
  4. Cefazoline (Kefzol)
  5. Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)
  6. Vancomycine (Vancocin)
  7. Amoxicilline and clavulanic acid (Augmentin)
  8. Ciprofloxacin (Ciproxine)
  9. Piperacilline (Tazobac)
  10. Gentamycin (Garamycin)
  11. Amikacin (Amikin)

Amoxicillin (Clamoxyl)

(Clamoxyl)

Dosage

2g orally or i.v (60 minutes before procedure)

Contra-indications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active principle or excipient.
  • Amoxicillind should not be given to patients with penicillin or cephalosporin hypersensitivity.

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