Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavulanate)

How does Augmentin work?

It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is known to destroy bacteria. It is found to be active against a number of aerobic as well as anaerobic gram-positive and aerobic gram-negative microbes such as strains which leads to the production of beta-lactamase. Clavulanate potassium helps in providing resistance to the activity of bacterial beta-lactamases. Also, it can be used to treat pneumonia as well as other infectious ailments of the respiratory, gastrointestinal systems, and urogenital systems, infections that emerge after surgery, and others.

How to use Augmentin?

Doses are given individually based on the patient’s condition, localization of infection as well as propensity of the pathogen. Avoid taking it in larger amounts or for a longer duration than advised. The whole tablet must be swallowed with a glass full of water. If it is the Augmentin Chewable tablet then you must chew it before engulfing it. Augmentin must be consumed at evenly spaced intervals.

What to do in case you miss a dose of Augmentin?

If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember, but not if it is roughly the time of the next consumption by your timetable. If so pass over the missed dose. Do not try to recompense a missed dose by taking an extra one.

What are the side effects of Augmentin?

• Acidity

• Bloating

• Nausea

• Abdominal discomfort

• Vomiting

• Hepatitis

• Jaundice or other liver function problems

• Vaginal itching as well as signs of allergy (hives, rash, inflammation)

What are the drug interactions associated with Augmentin?

Treatment with antibiotics such as Augmentin can modify the normal bacteria flora of the colon as well as permit the overgrowth of C. difficile, a bacterium that results in pseudomembranous colitis. Probenecid which is used in the treatment of gout may slow down the excretion of Augmentin by kidneys and may bring about an increase in its toxicity.

Precautions for Augmentin:

• Avoid the use of this antibiotic in case you are suffering from renal problems.

• Do take Augmentin tablet if you are allergic to Amoxicillin or any other penicillin antibiotic.

• The drug is not advisable for pregnant (in particular third trimester) and lactating women.

• Do not use the medicine if you have infectious mononucleosis (condition in which the virus spreads through saliva, for that reason people often call it “the kissing disease”).

• If you have a history of liver problems, then also this medicine is not good for you. Also if you experience yellowing of the eyes or skin caused by Augmentin; then stop the use of it.

Is it safe to buy Augmentin from an Online Pharmacy?

If you are looking to buy Augmentin online or any prescription drugs from an Online Pharmacy USA then you can order from a safe and accredited International pharmacy like MedsEngage, which contracts with Canadian Pharmacy and pharmacy in India. You require a valid prescription for your prescription drugs.