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Is It Safe To Give Amoxicillin After Infected Root Canal Work?
Question: My husband is on amoxicillin for infected root canal work.he was on keflex was doing very well until he went on amoxicillin on Friday. He does not feel well,sleeps a lot and does not eat like before. He a 93 year old man who was very alert and active and now is lethargic and is sleepy.is it safe to continue the amoxicillin as ordered?
Brief Answer:
Amoxicillin is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Due to infection, he is at present weak.
2. He will require good hydration and nutrition. His hydration and nutrition has suffered, which is causing him sleep and lethargic. If the root canal infection had progressed, it would have been more painful.
3. Antibiotics are necessary for infection.
If his root canal infection is almost clear, then amoxycillin with good hydration and nutrition can be continued.
You need to discuss with your doctor, regarding increased weakness and switching over to another antibiotic, if pain in the jaws or fever is present. Otherwise, amoxicillin is safe and effective too.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Amoxicillin is safe.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Due to infection, he is at present weak.
2. He will require good hydration and nutrition. His hydration and nutrition has suffered, which is causing him sleep and lethargic. If the root canal infection had progressed, it would have been more painful.
3. Antibiotics are necessary for infection.
If his root canal infection is almost clear, then amoxycillin with good hydration and nutrition can be continued.
You need to discuss with your doctor, regarding increased weakness and switching over to another antibiotic, if pain in the jaws or fever is present. Otherwise, amoxicillin is safe and effective too.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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