Oral Bacterial Infections Flashcards
What penicillin is effective for dentoalveolar abscess?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
- 500 mg PO every 6 hours, increased to 1 g every 6 hours if needed
What antibacterial drug is used to treat Pericoronitis?
Metronidazole
- 400 mg PO every 8 hrs for 3-7 days
Side effects of Metronidazole when taken by mouth?
Agranulocytosis Ataxia Cerebellar syndrome Encephalopathy Confusion Seizure Thrombocytopenia
What antibacterial drug is used to treat Gingivitis (acute necrotising ulcerative)?
Metronidazole
- 400 mg PO every 8 hrs for 3 days
What antibiotic treatments are used to treat periapical or periodontal Abscesses?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
- 500 mg PO every 6 hrs, increased to 1 g if needed
Clarithromycin
- 250-500 mg twice daily for 5 days
What antibiotic treatments are used for an acute sore throat?
Phenoxymethylpenicillin
- 500 mg 4 times a day PO for 5-10 days
If penicillin allergic:
