How long should a patient continue antibiotics for wound surgery?

  • Q: How long should a patient continue Antibiotics for a wound surgery?
  • A: There are several factors to be considered for this question. Primarily, it is up to the doctor. It also depends on how severe and the type of wound it was, the general health of the patient, the type of antibiotic used, the risk of hospital-acquired infections and drug allergies (and cross sensitivities) the patient may have, whether or not the patient is an inpatient and receiving I.V. antibiotics or has the patient been discharged and is taking the antibiotics orally, if the antibiotic is prophylactic or not, just to name a few. If you would like, resubmit the question stating the name of the antibiotic(s) and you will find out the typical course of duration. For more specific information, consult with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance based on your health status and current medications, particularly before taking any action. William Gault, RPh
This question was answered on October 13, 2010.


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