Post Rheumatic Heart Disease Question

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Asked for Male, 16 Years

My brother have undergone a surgery for mitral valve replacement due to RHD 2 years ago. He's diagnosed when he's 12, and the surgery was 2 yrs ago. Doctor prescripted 250 mg of Erythromycin for him to be taken twice a day. My questions are: 1. What is the purpose of erythromycin? all I know that it's an antibiotic. 2. How long does my brother have to take the erythromycin? (he has taken it for 2 yrs now post-surgery) Thanks in advance.

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Dr. Devraj Kumar Cardiologist 14 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Devraj Kumar

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Yes it's antibiotics usually given to prevent recurrence of rheumatic heart disease

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