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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Promethazine Indication

Health Encyclopedia: Cirrhosis Abdominal Infections

Abdominal Infections


Antibiotics are administered when fluid examination and tests for ascites indicate infection. For a first episode, the antibiotic cefotaxime is typically administered intravenously, requiring hospitalization. Treatment usually lasts 10 days, but research indicates that 5 days may be sufficient for certain patients. Some research indicates that the oral antibiotic ofloxacin may work as well with fewer complications, allowing patients to be treated at home.

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Medications

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...(e.g., isosorbide dinitrate) phenothiazines (e.g., promethazine) phenytoin probenecid ... Read more »

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