What are amoxicillin and clavulanate tablets used for?

What are amoxicillin and clavulanate tablets used for?

The combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the ears, lungs, sinus, skin, and urinary tract. Amoxicillin is in a class of medications called penicillin-like antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

How long can you take amoxicillin clavulanate?

It is usually given 3 times a day. Your doctor will advise you how long to take amoxicillin clavulanic acid for (usually 3 to 10 days). Always take your medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. The pharmacy label on your medicine will tell you how much to take, how often to take it and any special instructions.

How many days should I take Augmentin 1g?

Mild – Moderate infections One AUGMENTIN 625 mg tablet twice daily Severe infections One AUGMENTIN 1 g tablet twice daily Therapy can be started parenterally and continued with an oral preparation. Adults and children over 12 years+: One AUGMENTIN 625 mg tablet two times a day for five days.

How many days should I take Augmentin 625?

Adults and children over 12 years+: One AUGMENTIN 625 mg tablet two times a day for five days.

Is Augmentin 875 strong?

Is Augmentin a very strong antibiotic? Augmentin can fight against a broader range of bacteria than amoxicillin alone. Therefore, Augmentin may be considered a stronger antibiotic than amoxicillin. The potency of the antibiotic depends on the infection and the type of bacteria causing the infection.

What is the human equivalent of clavamox?

Clavamox is amoxicillin with clavulanic acid. The human equivalent is called Augmentin. Clavulanic acid is a penicillinase antagonist which helps stop bacterial infections that have become resistant to a penicillin by counter acting the enzyme that bacteria use to render penicillin harmless.

¿Cómo debe suspenderse el tratamiento con amoxicilina y ácido clavulánico?

El tratamiento con amoxicilina y ácido clavulánico debe suspenderse si se presentan erupciones cutáneas. Los pacientes con infecciones virales tienden a responder más frecuentemente con reacciones cutáneas. Se han comunicado casos raros de nefritis intersticial. Alteraciones hematológicas.

¿Cuál es la biodisponibilidad de la amoxicilina y el clavulanato?

Tanto la amoxicilina como el clavulanato se absorben adecuadamente después de su administración oral y son estables ante la presencia de ácido gástrico. La presencia de alimentos no afecta su absorción. La biodisponibilidad oral de la amoxicilina/clavulanato es aproximadamente del 90% al 75% respectivamente.

¿Cuáles son las concentraciones plasmáticas de amoxicilina y clavulanato?

Las concentraciones plasmáticas máximas de la combinación de amoxicilina/clavulanato se alcanzan en 1 a 2 horas aproximadamente con concentraciones de 4.4 a 4.7 mcg por ml de amoxicilina y 2.3 a 2.5 mcg/ml de clavulanato después de una dosis oral de 250/125 mg respectivamente. La eliminación del ácido clavulánico es principalmente por vía renal

¿Qué es la amoxicilina?

FARMACOCINÉTICA Y FARMACODINAMIA: La amoxicilina es un antibiótico de amplio espectro que desarrolla un efecto bactericida debido a que interfiere inhibiendo la síntesis de peptidoglicanos de la pared bacteriana motivando una estructura defectuosa que finalmente se rompe para causar la muerte de la bacteria.

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