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Are Cipro And Cleocin Tablets Prescribed For Prostrate Biopsy?

for a prostate biopsy is it generally advised to take Cipro and Cleocin? or some combo of two antibiotics? site would be a little bit more believable if the fees are stated right up front rather than after you input the question I should say more credible
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Prostate biopsy is surgical procedure and it is done through per rectal route.
So the operative site is contaminated by faecal matter and rectal secretion.
So it is better to get done biopsy under antibiotic coverage, so that during and after surgery, chances of infection can be reduced.
So dual antibiotics are given for infection prophylaxis in prostate biopsy.
Better to start these drugs 1-2 days prior to the procedure and continue till 1 week post biopsy.
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Are Cipro And Cleocin Tablets Prescribed For Prostrate Biopsy?

Thanks for your question on HCM. I can understand your situation and problem. Prostate biopsy is surgical procedure and it is done through per rectal route. So the operative site is contaminated by faecal matter and rectal secretion. So it is better to get done biopsy under antibiotic coverage, so that during and after surgery, chances of infection can be reduced. So dual antibiotics are given for infection prophylaxis in prostate biopsy. Better to start these drugs 1-2 days prior to the procedure and continue till 1 week post biopsy.