What does Augxicine do?

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1. What is Augxicine and what effects does Augxicine have?

Augxicine is an antibiotic and works by killing the bacteria causing the infection. One Augxicine tablet contains two different medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
Amoxicillin belongs to a group of drugs known as "penicillins" that can sometimes stop working due to bacterial resistance. Now, the other active ingredient in the drug, clavulanic acid, prevents this from happening, synergizing with amoxicillin to make the bacteria easier to kill.
Augxicine is used in adults and children to treat the following infections:
Middle ear and sinus infections Respiratory tract infections Urinary tract infections Skin and soft tissue infections including dental infections mouth Bone and joint infections

2. Things to know before taking Augxicine

Do not take Augxicine or amoxicillin and clavulanic acid combination tablets if you have one of the following conditions:
If you are allergic to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid, penicillin or any other substance in the medicine If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotic, causing a skin rash or swelling of the face or throat. If you have ever had liver problems or jaundice while taking antibiotics. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or may use any other medicines. If you are taking allopurinol (used to treat gout) with Augxicine, there is an increased chance of skin allergies. If you are taking probenecid (used to treat gout), your doctor may adjust your dose of Augxicine accordingly. If you are taking anticoagulant medicines (such as warfarin), blood clotting tests need to be monitored more often. Augxicine may interfere with the effects of methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer or rheumatic diseases) when taken in combination.

3. How to take Augxicine?

Always take Augxicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.
For adults and children weighing 40kg or more, the usual dose is: 1 Augxicine 500mg tablet x three times a day For children weighing less than 40kg or children 6 years and younger, it is best to take treated with lower dose Augxicine or in sachets. Patients should take Augxicine with meals by swallowing the tablet whole with a glass of water. Doses should be spaced evenly throughout the day, at least 4 hours apart. Do not take 2 doses at the same time within 1 hour.
Do not take Augxicine for more than 2 weeks. If you still don't feel well, you will need to see your doctor again to have your medication adjusted. If Augxicine is accidentally overdosed, the possible signs are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and convulsions. At this point, you should notify your doctor or go to the nearest emergency room.
When you forget to take your medicine, you need to take it immediately if you can detect it yourself. However, do not take your next dose too soon, but wait about 4 hours afterwards. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.
Do not arbitrarily stop taking Augxicine but must continue to take the full regimen, even if the infection is felt to improve. All antibiotic regimens require adequate doses to help fight the infection. If some bacteria survive, they can cause the infection to return or increase the risk of antibiotic resistance in the future.

4. Possible side effects of Augxicine

Like all medicines, Augxicine can cause certain side effects, although not everyone gets them. The side effects of Augxicine should be noted and stopped immediately if detected:
Skin rash Inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) can be seen as red or purple raised spots on the skin, but can be affects other parts of the body Fever, joint pain, swollen glands in the neck, armpits or groin Swelling, sometimes in the face or throat (angioedema), causing difficulty breathing Inflammation of the large intestine, causing diarrhea with loose stools by blood and mucus, abdominal pain and/or fever. In addition, other common Augxicine side effects include:
Diarrhea Candida thrush Feeling nauseous, especially when taking high doses of Augxicine Skin rash, itching Indigestion Dizziness Dizziness Headache Summary, Augxicine, which includes the two combined ingredients amoxycillin and clavulanic acid, is used to treat a wide range of infections caused by bacteria. Accordingly, Augxicine will not work against other infections such as colds or flu caused by viruses. Knowing what Augxicine is as well as what Augxicine does will help to use it properly, effectively control infections as well as reduce the risk of antibiotic resistance in the future.
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