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Indications
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic, and clavulanic acid is a medicine that prevents bacteria from inactivating the amoxicillin.
Augmentin contains two ingredients, amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
Augmentin injection, tablets, suspension and Augmentin-duo suspension all contain the active ingredients amoxicillin and clavulanic acid, which together are known as co-amoxiclav.
Augmentin is a penicillin-type antibiotic indicated to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
Augmentin is indicated in high-risk patients to prevent infections occurring.
Augmentin, being an antibiotic, helps in fighting bacteria in the body.
Augmentin has a generic name of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium.
Augmentin belongs to a class of drugs called penicillins.
Augmentin is indicated to treat bacterial infections, such as infections of the chest and throat, by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria.
Augmentin will not work for viral infections (e.g., common cold, flu).
Augmentin works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Co-amoxiclav is indicated to treat infections caused by bacteria.
This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections.
Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
Augmentin is indicated for:
- Bacterial infections inside the abdomen, eg peritonitis;
- Bacterial infections of the ears, nose or throat, eg otitis media, tonsillitis;
- Bacterial infections of the genital organs, including those following childbirth or abortion;
- Bacterial infections of the lower respiratory tract (lungs, airways) eg bronchitis, pneumonia;
- Bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissue, eg cellulitis, animal bites;
- Bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract (nasal passages, sinuses etc) eg sinusitis;
- Bacterial infections of the urinary tract, in particular recurrent cystitis;
- Dental abscesses;
- Preventing infections following surgery (by injection);
Augmentin is indicated to treat bacterial infections such as:
- Bronchitis;
- Ear infections;
- Pneumonia;
- Sinusitis;
- Skin infections;
- Urinary Tract Infections;
Contraindications
Augmentin is contraindicated if you have any of the following conditions:
- A certain type of viral infection (infectious mononucleosis);
- Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin-type antibiotics;
- Augmentin suspensions and Augmentin Duo suspensions contain aspartame, which is a source of phenylalanine As a result, these suspensions may not be suitable for people with an inherited disorder of protein metabolism called phenylketonuria;
- Augmentin tablets and suspensions are absorbed into the bloodstream better if taken at the start of a meal This may also minimise any side effects on the gut;
- Broad-spectrum antibiotics can sometimes cause inflammation of the bowel (colitis) For this reason, if you get diarrhoea either during or after taking this medicine, particularly if it becomes severe or persistent, or contains blood or mucus, you should consult your doctor immediately;
- Co-amoxiclav can rarely cause cholestatic jaundice either during or following treatment For this reason, the duration of treatment should not exceed 14 days without review by your doctor Consult your doctor if you experience any yellowing of the eyes or skin while taking this medicine, or in the few weeks after finishing treatment This side effect is more common in people above the age of 65 years and in men;
- Decreased kidney function;
- Decreased liver function;
- History of allergies;
- History of liver problems (such as cholestatic jaundice) that occurred with previous use of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid;
- History of liver problems or jaundice caused by previous use of this medicine or other penicillin antibiotics;
- If you are pregnant, trying for a baby or breast-feeding;
- If you have ever had an allergic reaction to this or any other medicine, particularly any penicillin antibiotic;
- If you suffer from kidney or liver problems;
- Kidney disease;
- Kidney or liver disease;
- Liver disease;
- Mononucleosis;
- People receving high doses of this medicine, particularly by injection, should make sure they drink plenty of fluid to reduce the risk of crystals forming in the urine If in hospital, this fluid may be given via a drip;
- People with impaired liver function should have their liver function monitored while receiving treatment with this medicine;
- Severe kidney disease that requires dialysis;
- Sodium restriction (injection only);
- The medicine passes into the breast milk, but at normal doses it is unlikely to harm the baby Discuss with your doctor;
- This medicine is not expected to be harmful when indicated during pregnancy However, the manufacturer states that as with all medicines, use should be avoided during pregnancy unless considered essential by your doctor Seek medical advice from your doctor;
- Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, it is important that you finish the indicated course of this antibiotic medicine, even if you feel better or it seems the infection has cleared up Stopping the course early increases the chance that the infection will come back and that the bacteria will grow resistant to the antibiotic;
Interactions
Do not take Augmentin with any of the following drugs:
- Probenecid (Benemid);
- Antibiotic (for the same or for a different reaction);
- Allopurinol (Zyloprim);
Side Effects
Augmentin side effects that you should report to your health care professional or doctor as soon as possible:
- Abdominal or stomach pain/cramping;
- Allergic reaction such as shortness of breath closing of the throat, hives swelling of the lips, face, or tongue rashes fain ting;
- Allergic skin reactions such as rash, itching;
- An itchy rash;
- Blood disorders;
- Blood/mucus in your stool;
- Convulsions;
- Dark urine;
- Diarrhea that lasts longer than 3 days;
- Diarrhea;
- Diarrhoea;
- Difficulty breathing;
- Dizziness;
- Easy bruising or bleeding;
- Headache;
- Hyperactivity;
- Indigestion;
- Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis);
- Inflammation of the wall of a vein with a blood clot forming in the affected segment of vein (thrombophlebitis) - injection only;
- Itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat);
- Mild diarrhea;
- Nausea or vomiting;
- Overgrowth of the yeast Candida, which may cause infection such as thrush;
- Persistent diarrhea;
- Persistent nausea or vomiting;
- Persistent sore throat or fever;
- Rash;
- Rashes;
- Severe allergic reactions, eg anaphylaxis;
- Severe dizziness;
- Severe stomach/abdominal pain;
- Stomach/abdominal pain;
- Swollen face or mouth;
- Tooth discolouration, mainly with the suspension - this can be removed by brushing;
- Trouble breathing;
- Upset stomach;
- Vaginal yeast infection or diaper rash;
- Vomiting;
- White patches in the mouth (thrush or yeast infection);
- Yellowing eyes or skin;
- Yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice);
Overdose
Reported Augmentin overdose symptoms are:
- A severe decrease in the amount of urine;
- Drowsiness;
- Hyperactivity;
- Kidney problems;
- Nausea;
- Persistent diarrhea;
- Rashes;
- Seizures;
- Severe stomach/abdominal pain;
- Severe vomiting;
- Stomach pain;
- Vomiting;
Other Brand Names
In some countries Augmentin may also be known as:
- Wymox;
- Robamox;
- Penamox;
- Novamoxin;
- Moxacin;
- Larotid;
- Imacillin;
- Clamoxyl;
- Amoxicillin;
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