Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Is Azlithromycin Effective In Preventing Infection For An Abscessed Tooth?
Question: Can I take azlithromycin for an abscessed tooth to prevent infection? I had an extensive root canal
yesterday and the endodontist did not prescribe an antibiotic. I am only concerned because I
have, in the past, had pericarditis, without ever knowing the cause. As it is a weekend, I cannot contact
my endodontist.
yesterday and the endodontist did not prescribe an antibiotic. I am only concerned because I
have, in the past, had pericarditis, without ever knowing the cause. As it is a weekend, I cannot contact
my endodontist.
Brief Answer:
Azithromycin can cause heart rhythm disorder and sudden death
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in details.
Sorry to hear about your tooth abscess. I wish you can try to contact the endodontist or their nurses and discuss your problems with them.
Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. One should not take azithromycin if they have liver, kidney or heart rhythm disorders.
It is important to inform you that reports of arrhythmias suggest that azithromycin may increase the risk of cardiovascular death. This is a serious health warning and the reason azithromycin should not be taken without a prescription.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Azithromycin can cause heart rhythm disorder and sudden death
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in details.
Sorry to hear about your tooth abscess. I wish you can try to contact the endodontist or their nurses and discuss your problems with them.
Azithromycin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria. One should not take azithromycin if they have liver, kidney or heart rhythm disorders.
It is important to inform you that reports of arrhythmias suggest that azithromycin may increase the risk of cardiovascular death. This is a serious health warning and the reason azithromycin should not be taken without a prescription.
Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Note: Find out which dental treatment will work best for your teeth. Ask here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
