Summary ODM 814 Antibiotic Prophylactic Regimens for Dental Procedures

ODM 814 Antibiotic Prophylactic Regimens for Dental Procedures



1. Amoxicillin adults and children dosage: adults = 2g children =
50 mg/kg

2. Ampicillin adults and children dosage: adults = 2g IM or IV Children = 50
mg/kg IM or IV

3. Cefazolin or ceftriaxone adults and children dosage: adults = 1g IM or IV children = 50mg/
kg IM or IV

4. Cephalexin adults and children dosage: Adults: 2g children: 50
mg/kg

5. Azithromycin or Clarithromycin adults and children dosage: adults= 500mg children = 15mg/kg
6. Doxycycline adults and children dosage: Adults: 100mg

Children = <45kg, 2.2 mg/kg,
>45kg, 100mg

7. Cefazolin or Ceftriaxone adults and children dosage: Adults= 1g IM or IV

Children = 50mg/kg IM or IV

8. what is no longer recommended for antibiotic prophylaxis for a dental procedure:
Clindamycin

9. IM indicates: Intramuscular
10.IV indicates: Intravenous
11.should not be used in an individual with a history of anaphylaxis, angioede- ma, or urticaria with
penicillin or ampicillin: Cephalosporin

12.What should be first option if the patient can take oral medication: Amoxi- cillin
13.What should be taken if you are unable to take an oral medication and have no allergies:
Ampicillin


Cefazolin or Ceftriaxone

14.If you are allergic to penicillins or ampicillin and you can take oral regimen, what should you take:
Cephalexin