Template:Dental Procedure Endocarditis Prophylaxis Antibiotics

All antibiotics options are given as a single dose 1 hour prior to the dental procedure

Options:

• Amoxicillin 2g or 50mg/kg
• Ampicillin 2g (50mg/kg) IV or IM
• Cefazolin 1g (50mg/kg) IM or IV or Ceftriaxone 1g (50mg/kg) IM or IV
• Clindamycin 600mg (20mg/kg) PO or IV
• Azithromycin 500mg (15mg/kg) PO or Clarithromycin 500mg (15mg/kg) PO

Pediatric Dosing:

• Amoxicillin 50mg/kg PO (max 2g) 1hr before procedure
• Ampicillin 50mg/kg IV/IM (max 2g) 30min before procedure if unable to take PO
• PCN allergy: Clindamycin 20mg/kg PO or IV (max 600mg) OR
• Azithromycin 15mg/kg PO (max 500mg) OR
• Cephalexin 50mg/kg PO (max 2g)