Question

A 40-year-old man with previous infective endocarditis asks about antibiotic prophylaxis before a dental extraction. What should you advise?

Accepted Answer

No routine antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended

Answer

Amoxicillin 3 g 1 hour before the procedure

Answer

Clarithromycin 500 mg 1 hour before the procedure

Answer

Benzylpenicillin IM on arrival

Answer

Co-amoxiclav 625 mg 1 hour before the procedure

Practice question

A 40-year-old man with previous infective endocarditis asks about antibiotic prophylaxis before a dental extraction. What should you advise?