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Augmentin

Generic: Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium

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Penicillin✓ FDA-verified
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Augmentin is an antibiotic used to treat various infections, including those in the lungs, ears, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract, caused by certain bacteria. It works by combining two ingredients that help kill bacteria and prevent them from becoming resistant to treatment. The medication can be taken as a tablet or liquid, usually every 8 to 12 hours, with starting doses for adults being either 500 mg or 875 mg every 12 hours, and it should not exceed 875 mg every 12 hours. It's important to know that Augmentin should not be used if you have a history of severe allergic reactions to penicillin or similar antibiotics. Additionally, if you are taking anticoagulants (blood thinners), such as warfarin, you should be cautious as Augmentin can affect how these medications work.
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Uses

  • Lower respiratory tract infections.
  • Acute bacterial otitis media.
  • Sinusitis.
  • Skin and skin structure infections.
  • Urinary tract infections.
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Dosage

Adults: 500 or 875 mg every 12 hours or 250 or 500 mg every 8 hours.
Pediatric patients 12 weeks and older: 25 to 45 mg/kg/day every 12 hours.
Neonates and infants under 12 weeks: 30 mg/kg/day every 12 hours.
Take AUGMENTIN at the start of a meal for better absorption.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for your dose.
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Side effects

Common

diarrheanauseaskin rashesvomitingvaginitis

Serious

anaphylactic reactionssevere skin reactionsliver dysfunction
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Warnings

⚠ Important warnings

  • Do not use if bacteria are not susceptible to amoxicillin.
  • Risk of drug-resistant bacteria if misused.
  • Not recommended for patients with severe renal impairment.
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Drug interactions

  • Probenecidmay increase blood levels of amoxicillinCaution
  • Oral anticoagulantsmay prolong prothrombin timeCaution
  • Allopurinolincreases risk of rashMonitor
  • Oral contraceptivesmay reduce effectiveness.Caution

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