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)

Cefazoline (Kefzol)

(Kefzol)

Dosage

2g i.v (60 minutes before procedure)

Contra-indications

  • Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
  • In case of hypersensitivity to penicillin, cross-allergy is possible.
  • For the administration of Kefzol to young children, it is recommended to use a solution of lidocaine as a solvent.

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