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Augmentin Antibiotic used to treat Bacterial Infections

 

Date: 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.
Augmentin used to treat bacterial infections. Adding the chemical clavulanate potassium to the antibiotic amoxicillin increases the amount of time the antibiotic stays active in the body. It is a type of combination antibiotic and also called amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium. The pediatric drops and liquid may be placed on a child's tongue or added to formula, milk, fruit juice, water, ginger ale, or other cold liquid and taken at once. Augmentin tablets should be crushed or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed. The capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water. Continue to take augmentin even if you feel well. If you switch from one tablet form to another (regular, chewable, or extended-release tablet), take only the new tablet form and strength prescribed for you. The strength of clavulanate potassium is not the same among the dissimilar tablet forms, even though the amount of amoxicillin may be the same as in the tablet you were using before. Do not stop taking augmentin without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects: patients must immediately notify a health care provider if any of the following life-threatening side effects occur: hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat, or trouble breathing. According to the Mayo Clinic, other series side effects can include bloody or watery diarrhea, urine that is dark colored, yellow skin, fever, confusion, bruising or bleeding, stomach pain or blistering and peeling of the skin.

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