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)

Gentamycin (Garamycin)

(Garamycin)

Dosage

750mg i.v (60 minutes before procedure)

Contra-indications

  • Hypersensitivity to ciprofloxacin, or other quinolone type substances or excipients.

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