Pharmacology • NEET MDS
Amoxicillin = first-line antibiotic dental infections broad spectrum.
Amoxicillin plus Clavulanic acid = augmentin beta-lactamase resistant.
Metronidazole = anaerobic bacteria specific = ANUG treatment.
Clindamycin = penicillin allergy alternative = bone penetration.
IE prophylaxis = Amoxicillin 2g 1 hour before procedure.
Azithromycin = alternative for penicillin allergy.
Tetracycline = tooth staining contraindicated children.
Use these mnemonics during your revision. The key associations above are designed to help you recall Antibiotics in Dentistry concepts instantly during the exam. Focus on the “equals” associations — these are the most commonly tested patterns in NEET MDS.