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Prescribed Clindamycin For Infected Teeth. History Of Liver Damage. Allergic To Penicillin. Safer Alternative To Antibiotic?
I am alergic to pinicillin, have a couple of infected teeth and was perscribed clindamycin. Is there a safer alternative to that antibiotic? I'm asking because I weigh 96 lbs, not very active due to limitations. Have had severe liver damage due to a car accident december 2006 (scar tissure more than likely) and I am under the care of a pain dr who perscribes pain meds, muscle relaxers and sleep aids. I would like to know if there is a less toxic antiobiotic for me since I am alergic to pinicillin and have infected teeth?????
Mon, 10 Jun 2013
Welcome to HCM.Use of macrolides including Clindamycin should be avoided in patients with impaired hepatic function as they are metabolised and excreted through the liver.Drugs like Ciprofloxacillin would appear to be a safer alternative.
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