I'm really worried about my sister. She recently had an angioplasty for her heart, and now she's taking Pentids 400mg tablets. Im concerned if there might be any side effects from this medication. Can you share any insights on this?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Pentids 400mg Tablet, containing Penicillin, is an antibiotic commonly prescribed after angioplasty to prevent infections; while generally safe

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Answered 04/07/2025

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