HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Can An Infection After Total Knee Replacement Be Treated?

I have recently been given Ondansetron 4MG for the nausea ( no vomiting) from the strong antibiotics (Cefazolin & Rifampin) I am taking for a total of six weeks ( 3 weeks already done). I am taking these antibiotics to fight an infection I have from total knee replacement . I do not think this medicine is working though.
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hi,

What type of infection you have? Since when you have above symptoms?

Treatment depends upon the cause. Please get it done aspiration of knee and get culture and sensitivity.

Check it for you have osteomyelitis of knee joint or not.

Also, check if the drug-induced liver injury may be the reason for your nausea and vomiting.

Get it done liver function tests. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
How Can An Infection After Total Knee Replacement Be Treated?

Hi, What type of infection you have? Since when you have above symptoms? Treatment depends upon the cause. Please get it done aspiration of knee and get culture and sensitivity. Check it for you have osteomyelitis of knee joint or not. Also, check if the drug-induced liver injury may be the reason for your nausea and vomiting. Get it done liver function tests. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist