My surgery is schedule for 12/28. I have come down with possible sinus infection and started taking and antibiotic on 12/18. I will be taking it for 8 days. I am having a BR and a TT. I know I must get my sinus cleared up first. I'm just wondering could there be a problem going into surgery with this amoxicillin in my system when I know they will have me on another antibiotic during Surgery. Thank you in advance for your response.
Answer: Antibiotics prior to surgery This is usually not a problem. However, it is always best to let your surgeon know of any changes to your health before having surgery. Best of luck!
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Answer: Antibiotics prior to surgery This is usually not a problem. However, it is always best to let your surgeon know of any changes to your health before having surgery. Best of luck!
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Answer: Antibiotic before surgery with Sinus Infection Patients often receive peri-operative antibiotics. The issue is not the antibiotics, but your sinus infection. You risk of complications and post-operative infection increases dramatically if you have an infection. I recommend you delay surgery for 2-4 weeks after the infection clears.
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Answer: Antibiotic before surgery with Sinus Infection Patients often receive peri-operative antibiotics. The issue is not the antibiotics, but your sinus infection. You risk of complications and post-operative infection increases dramatically if you have an infection. I recommend you delay surgery for 2-4 weeks after the infection clears.
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April 5, 2022
Answer: Antibiotics before surgery Antibiotics are not harmful before surgery. However, the reason you're taking them (a sinus infection) can put you at an increased risk. I wouldn't advise someone with an active infection to undergo surgery, as it can increase the risk of infection and healing complications. I would advise rescheduling the surgery until you're in top shape for the best result.
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April 5, 2022
Answer: Antibiotics before surgery Antibiotics are not harmful before surgery. However, the reason you're taking them (a sinus infection) can put you at an increased risk. I wouldn't advise someone with an active infection to undergo surgery, as it can increase the risk of infection and healing complications. I would advise rescheduling the surgery until you're in top shape for the best result.
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June 21, 2020
Answer: Antibiotics and infection before Surgery The problem is not the antibiotic before the surgery. The issue may be the actual infection. Please notify your surgeon as soon as possible regarding infection as your surgery may need to be postponed if you are still infected. Infection should be completely treated and resolved before your surgery. Your surgeon may want to repeat your labs to make sure you're free of infection prior to your surgery.The anabiotic given during your surgery will not have an interaction with oxacillin as we generally use Ancef preoperatively. The IV antibiotics is given within an hour before surgery.
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June 21, 2020
Answer: Antibiotics and infection before Surgery The problem is not the antibiotic before the surgery. The issue may be the actual infection. Please notify your surgeon as soon as possible regarding infection as your surgery may need to be postponed if you are still infected. Infection should be completely treated and resolved before your surgery. Your surgeon may want to repeat your labs to make sure you're free of infection prior to your surgery.The anabiotic given during your surgery will not have an interaction with oxacillin as we generally use Ancef preoperatively. The IV antibiotics is given within an hour before surgery.
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June 19, 2019
Answer: Always let your surgeon know about any new medical issues before surgery Taking an antibiotic is itself generally not a problem before surgery, but the illness that necessitated the antibiotic prescription may be a concern. Surgery may need to be postponed for any active infection. The additional stress of surgery may interfere with the body's immune response to the infection. An active infection could spread to a new breast implant. A productive cough may indicate pneumonia, which could worsen with general anesthesia. Other medical problems, like an asthma exacerbation, can also worsen with general anesthesia. Bottom line: if you develop any new medical problem, including an infection, before an upcoming procedure, tell your plastic surgeon. It may be safest to delay an elective procedure.Good question. Safety first.
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June 19, 2019
Answer: Always let your surgeon know about any new medical issues before surgery Taking an antibiotic is itself generally not a problem before surgery, but the illness that necessitated the antibiotic prescription may be a concern. Surgery may need to be postponed for any active infection. The additional stress of surgery may interfere with the body's immune response to the infection. An active infection could spread to a new breast implant. A productive cough may indicate pneumonia, which could worsen with general anesthesia. Other medical problems, like an asthma exacerbation, can also worsen with general anesthesia. Bottom line: if you develop any new medical problem, including an infection, before an upcoming procedure, tell your plastic surgeon. It may be safest to delay an elective procedure.Good question. Safety first.
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Antibiotics before surgery I do not recommend taking antibiotics by mouth before surgery for a number of reasons. Broad spectrum antibiotics harm the good bacterial flora in our guts and are completely over-prescribed. Gut health is vital to overall body health. Intravenous antibiotics are the effective if given 30 minutes before the incision. Since you had a "sinus infection" and started taking the medication you need to finish the full course. You should know that most "sinus infections" are not bacterial (but viral) and antibiotics are over-prescribed and ineffective. You should be okay but I tell you this to educate and inform you, not to scare you. I recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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November 25, 2018
Answer: Antibiotics before surgery I do not recommend taking antibiotics by mouth before surgery for a number of reasons. Broad spectrum antibiotics harm the good bacterial flora in our guts and are completely over-prescribed. Gut health is vital to overall body health. Intravenous antibiotics are the effective if given 30 minutes before the incision. Since you had a "sinus infection" and started taking the medication you need to finish the full course. You should know that most "sinus infections" are not bacterial (but viral) and antibiotics are over-prescribed and ineffective. You should be okay but I tell you this to educate and inform you, not to scare you. I recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.
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