Diseases
pre-op intestinal antisepsis
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Overview
A common oral antibiotic regimen is the Nichols-Condon bowel prep and consists of neomycin and erythromycin given the day before surgery. Metronidazole (500 mg) has been substituted for the erythromycin because of its increased effectiveness against anaerobic organisms in the gut.
Symptoms
- indication not a disease
Causes
- indication not a disease
Risk factors
- indication not a disease
Diagnosis
- indication not a disease
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is pre-op intestinal antisepsis?
A common oral antibiotic regimen is the Nichols-Condon bowel prep and consists of neomycin and erythromycin given the day before surgery. Metronidazole (500 mg) has been substituted for the erythromycin because of its increased effectiveness against anaerobic organisms in the gut.
What are the symptoms of pre-op intestinal antisepsis?
indication not a disease
What causes pre-op intestinal antisepsis?
indication not a disease
Which medicines are used for pre-op intestinal antisepsis?
neomycin
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