Treating stage IV colon cancer. Stage IV colon cancers have spread from the colon to distant organs and tissues. Colon cancer most often spreads to the liver, but it can also spread to other places such as the lungs, brain, peritoneum (the lining of the abdominal cavity), or to distant lymph nodes.
During the treatment for some levels of periodonal disease, the use of an antibiotic is necessary during the scaling and root planing process in order to protect the patient from harmful bacteria. Arestin is the brand name for an oral antibiotic that's used by dentists.
Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines Many people take an antibiotic before having any type of dental treatment. The purpose of this is to help prevent a serious infection that may occur with dental or other minor surgical treatment. Some of the most common reasons that your doctor may prescribe antibiotics before dental or other surgery includes: mitrial valve prolapse (a weakening of one of the valves in your heart), certain types of artificial implants (such as a mechanical heart valve or other types of surgical