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Amoxicillin For Dental Infections

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Dr. Karen Steinberg MD

Why do I continue to take 2000 mg. amoxicillin before dental work 7years after my hip replacement? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Karen Steinberg ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.       Honey Arora MD

I had my dental checkup and I am required to take 4 amoxicillin 1 hour before the appointment because I had hip replacement . I now need a tooth extraction and will need to take 4 amoxicillin again ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Honey Arora ( Dentist)
Dr. Noble Zachariah MD

What dosage ( mg) of is appropriate for dental surgery , removing a root of tooth, and for how many days should it be taken ? thank you ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Noble Zachariah ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr.   Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh MD

reflux . what can i do to alleviate the burning mouth. I have recently taken a round of amoxicillin due to a dental infection. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bonnie Berger-Durnbaugh ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Neha Sumra MD

I took two aspirins. I am taking Amoxicillin because of the tooth, but now my glands are swollen ... goggle with warm salt water but that made me gag. Should I go to the doctor or wait for the amoxicillin ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Neha Sumra ( Dentist)

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Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman MD

I ve had two knee replacements and have taken amoxicillin for years prior to any dental work. I m now hearing that the risk for Anaphylactic Shock from Amoxicillin is greater than is the rick of ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Qazi Ammara MD

, however, I was given amoxicillin because of a dental infection. The infection cleared up quickly. Then I learned about the possibility of amoxicillin with liver disease. I may need another antibiotic... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Qazi Ammara ( Dentist)
Dr.       Honey Arora MD

Rx for Amoxicillin ( 2 Gm) to be taken prior to dental appointment. ( Has had several joint replacements) Should she take the Amoxicillin prior to the dental appoint. She has A.M. appointment... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Honey Arora ( Dentist)
Dr.         Muhammad Hanif MD

Is amoxicillin contraindicated with Bystolic? I have mitral valve prolapse and have to take amoxicillin before dental procedure and recently prescribed Bystolic for orthostatic hypotension and know it ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Muhammad Hanif ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin MD

Qi have myasthenia gravis and am on methotrexate. Dental implants are being encouraged. Amoxicillin seems to be a drug of choice for avoiding infections. It appears that amoxicillin is ok for mg... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin ( General & Family Physician)