Drug used for prophylaxis of rheumatic hea disease: March 2011
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: Ans. D: All of the above Patients with acute rheumatic fever are susceptible to fuher attacks of the rheumatic fever if another streptococcal infection occurs, and a long term prophylaxis with penicillin should be given as benzathine penicillin 1.2 million U I/ M monthly or oral phenoxymethylpenicillin 250 mg 12 hourly Sulfadiazine or erythromycin may be used if patient is allergic to penicillin
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