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| Drug | Typical Adult Dose | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 500mg three times daily for 5-7 days | First-line antibiotic for odontogenic infection |
| Amoxicillin-clavulanate | 625mg three times daily, or 1g twice daily | Used for resistant or spreading infections |
| Metronidazole | 400mg three times daily for 5-7 days | Provides anaerobic coverage; avoid alcohol (disulfiram-like reaction) |
| Clindamycin | 300mg four times daily | Alternative in penicillin allergy; good bone penetration; carries a risk of C. difficile colitis |
| Azithromycin | 500mg once daily for 3 days | Alternative macrolide with a longer half-life |
| Ibuprofen | 400-600mg three times daily (maximum 2400mg/day) | First-line NSAID analgesic for dental pain |
| Diclofenac | 50mg three times daily | Alternative NSAID |
| Paracetamol | 500-1000mg four times daily (maximum 4g/day) | Combined with an NSAID for synergistic analgesia when NSAID alone is insufficient or contraindicated |
| Dexamethasone (pre-op for 3rd molar surgery) | 4-8mg single dose, IM/IV or oral | Reduces postoperative edema and trismus |
| Infective endocarditis prophylaxis (AHA) | Amoxicillin 2g orally, 30-60 minutes before the procedure (Clindamycin 600mg if penicillin-allergic) | Only indicated for HIGH-RISK cardiac conditions per current AHA guidance |
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