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)

Cefuroxime (Zinat)

(Zinat)

Dosage

1g orally (60 minutes before procedure)

Contre-indications

  • Cefuroxime-Acino is not indicated in case of hypersensitivity to cephalosporins.
  • Caution in patients with hypersensitivity to penicillins, because the occurrence of cross-allergy is possible.

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