Augmentin Antibiotic used to treat Bacterial InfectionsTweetDate: Nov 14, 2011 | Views: 22 | Comments: 0
Augmentin is an oral antibacterial combination consisting of the semisynthetic antibiotic amoxicillin and the lactamase inhibitor, clavulanate potassium. Clavulanic acid is active against the clinically important plasmid mediated beta-lactamases frequently responsible for transferred drug resistance to penicillins and cephalosporins. Amoxicillin is bactericidal against susceptible organisms during the stage of active multiplication. It acts through the inhibition of biosynthesis of cell wall mucopeptide. It inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. The formula is referred to as co-amoxiclav (a name approved by the United Kingdom). However, it is generally known by its proprietary names, Augmentin. It is usually prescribed to women, children under the age of 8, and people allergic to tetracycline and it can be taken on an empty stomach. This antibiotic is usually obtainable in form of pills, which can be taken for several weeks. Augmentin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillin. It fights with bacteria in the body. Augmentin is used to treat numerous types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections of the skin. It may also be used for other purposes. This antibiotic comes as a capsule, chewable tablet, liquid, and pediatric drop to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day). Take it exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
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