AUGMENTINE
Augmentin (trade name by GlaxoSmithKline) is a combined
antibiotic use to treat bacterial infections like pneumonia and
sinusitis. It is a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanate
potassium. Amoxicillin is a cognate of ampicillin. Clavulanate is
a beta lactamase inhibitor. Clavulanate potassium fights against
bacteria that are resistant to penicillin drugs and other
antibiotics.
Route of administration- oral and intravenous (but not so
popular)
Available as - Augmentin 250 ( amoxicillin 250mg+ clavulanic acid
125 mg) tablets, chewable and powder for oral suspension.
Other analog drugs for amoxicillin/clavulanic acid - Clavamox
(by Pfizer), Tyclav (by Beximco Pharma).
Indications of augmentin – respiratory tract infections (pneumonia,
bronchitis), urinary tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections &
dental infections.
If you are allergy to cephalosporins, if you have liver diseases,
mononucleosis or any kidney disease you should avoid taking this
drug.