Information about Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium

Generic Name : Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
Up-to-date prescription details regarding Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium are provided here.

Pronunciation : (a mox i sill' in) (klav' yoo la nate)

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ICD Code : Y40.0 Therapeutic Classification : Antibiotics

Trade Names/Brand Names of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium

India :

Clavunate.

Why is Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Prescribed? (Indications)

This combination medication contains semisynthetic antibiotic amoxicillin and β-lactamase inhibitor, prescribed for lower respiratory infections, otitis media, sinusitis, urinary tract infections, and skin Structure infections.

When should Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium not be taken? (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with previous history of cholestatic jaundice/liver dysfunction, and hypersensitivity.

What is the dosage of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium?

Adults- The usual adult dose is one amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablet, 500 mg/125 mg every 12 hours or one amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablet, 250 mg/125 mg every 8 hours.

How should Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium be taken?

It comes as a tablet and capsule to take by mouth, with or without food.

What are the warnings and precautions for Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium?

•Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver or kidney disease, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.

• ♦ It may increase prothrombin time; monitor it regularly while taking this medication.

What are the side effects of Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium?

Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach inflammation, mouth ulcer and intestinal bleeding.
Hypersensitivity- Skin rashes, itching, hives, angioedema and serum sickness-like reactions.
Liver- Elevated liver enzyme levels.
Genitourinary- Kidney inflammation, and blood in urine.
Central Nervous System- Agitation, anxiety, behavioral changes, confusion, convulsion, dizziness, sleeplessness and reversible hyperactivity.