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Augclamox 500 is a medicine that specializes in bacterial infections, helping to treat problems such as otitis media, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis and pneumonia. Augclamox 500 is also used to treat urinary tract infections, skin infections, and gonorrhea.
1. Characteristics and ingredients of Augclamox 500
Augclamox 500 is prepared based on the main ingredients: 500mg Amoxicillin (in the form of Amoxicillin trihydrate); 125mg Clavulanic acid (as potassium Clavulanate) and other active ingredients.
Augclamox 500 has the main use is to treat infections caused by bacteria in the following locations:
Upper respiratory tract (including Ear, Nose and Throat) : sinusitis , tonsillitis , otitis media ; Lower respiratory tract: lobar pneumonia, exacerbation of bronchitis, bronchial pneumonia; Digestive tract such as typhoid fever; Urogenital tract: pyelonephritis, gonorrhea, septic abortion, postpartum infection. Infectious forms such as bacteremia, endocarditis, and meningitis caused by susceptible bacteria should be initiated with high-dose parenteral therapy and (possibly) in combination with other antibiotics.
2. Dosage and how to use Augclamox 500
Take Augclamox 500 orally. Before use, gently tap the bottle to let the powder flow to the bottom. Then pour cooled boiled water into the bottle to the marked line, shake well to mix the powder and water to form a drug mixture.
Depending on the route of use, age, physical condition and renal function status of the patient, as well as the severity of the disease, the dose is prescribed differently. For example:
Adults and children > 40kg: total 750mg to 3g/day, divided into several times; Children < 40kg: from 20-50mg/kg/day, divided into several times; Children < 6 months of age: Amoxicillin drops should be used.
3. Note when using Augclamox 500
3.1. Side effects of Augclamox 500 In some cases, using Augclamox 500 can cause reactions such as stomach pain, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing. , wheezing, vaginal discharge, yellowing of the skin or eyes. The ingredients Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid can also cause other effects, so call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking them.
3.2. Drug interactions Augclamox 500 Some drugs can interact with Augclamox 500 leading to undesirable therapeutic effects, so patients should pay attention when using these drugs at the same time. Some drugs that cause interactions can include:
Probenecid : Has the effect of reducing the excretion of Amoxicillin in the renal tubules. Taking both Probenecid and Amoxicillin at the same time, clavulanic acid can increase the concentration of Amoxicillin in the blood; Allopurinol: Co-administration of Allopurinol with Amoxicillin can significantly increase the incidence of rash in patients; Oral Anticoagulants: Concomitant use of this drug with Augclamox may prolong the prothrombin time abnormality. Therefore, patients should pay attention to adjust the dose of oral anticoagulants when used in combination; Contraceptives: Amoxicillin and clavulanic acid can affect the intestinal microflora, leading to decreased estrogen reabsorption and decreased effectiveness of combined oral contraceptives with estrogen/progesterone. In addition, the Amoxicillin component can also cause a false-positive reaction in a urine glucose test.
3.3. Precautions: People who are allergic to Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid, Penicillin group of antibiotics and cross-allergic to Cephalosporins; Use caution when using with people with a history of liver dysfunction, obstructive jaundice, careful dose determination and regular monitoring of liver function; Contraindicated in people with severe renal failure (creatinine clearance less than 30ml/min) and people on hemodialysis; Pregnant women and lactating women: use with caution; Elderly people: need to combine treatment with monitoring of renal function; Contraindicated in patients with infectious mononucleosis or acute lymphoblastic leukemia. 3.4. Handling when overdose Augclamox 500 if used in excess can cause side effects such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, hyperactivity, drowsiness. If the patient is comatose or unable to breathe, call 911 immediately.
The article has provided information to help readers know what Augclamox is, its effects and notes when using it. Hopefully, readers can use Augclamox 500 effectively and avoid unwanted side effects.
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