A patient in his early 50s, no pre-existing conditions, had 3 days ago several dental implants get (the anchors in the jaw - whatever that is, not my area of expertise ...). . Medication amoxicillin as prophylaxis for 7 days, Salviathymol solution and Perenterol capsules. He presented with massive swelling of the lips, and redness of the face; no problems or pain in the oral and maxillofacial region.
From my perspective, most likely an allergic reaction to amoxicillin, especially as he remembered, before eventually on an antibiotic to have ("probably penicillin") is allergic.I was now faced with the question( yesterday)antibiosis in apparently healed well quite settle? Other antibiotic? I have finally clindamycin prescribed and an antiallergic. Meanwhile, I have spoken with some of my own patients who have already received dental implants - some reported antibiotic prophylaxis between…
