Augmentin 625MG Tablets

Medicine Name: Augmentin 625mg Tablets
Augmentin Tablet Specification
📌 Requires Prescription: Yes
💊 Generics: Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid
🦠 Used For: Bacterial Infection
________________________________________
⚙️ How It Works
•    Amoxicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis.
•    Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that prevents bacterial resistance by inhibiting enzymes that degrade amoxicillin.
•    Together, they extend antibacterial activity to beta-lactamase–producing resistant organisms.
________________________________________
💉 Usage and Safety
Dosage:
•    Active Ingredients: Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
•    Dosage depends on infection severity and patient condition. Always follow your doctor’s prescription.
Side Effects:
•    Common: Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion
•    Infections: Mucocutaneous candidiasis (fungal infection)
•    Blood-related: Reversible leucopenia (incl. neutropenia), thrombocytopenia
•    Allergic Reactions: Angioneurotic oedema, anaphylaxis, serum sickness-like syndrome, hypersensitivity vasculitis
•    Neurological: Dizziness, headache
________________________________________
🔄 Drug Interactions
Augmentin may interact with:
•    Mycophenolate mofetil (used in transplant patients)
•    Probenecid (can increase blood levels of amoxicillin)
•    Oral contraceptives (may reduce contraceptive effectiveness)
•    Warfarin/Acenocoumarol (enhanced anticoagulant effect—monitor INR)
________________________________________

📋 Indication
•    Used to treat a broad range of bacterial infections, including:
o    Respiratory tract infections
o    Urinary tract infections
o    Skin and soft tissue infections
o    Dental infections
________________________________________
❌ When Not to Use
Do not take Augmentin if:
•    You have a history of hypersensitivity to penicillins, cephalosporins, or any beta-lactam antibiotics
•    You have previously experienced serious allergic reactions to any of its components
________________________________________
⚠️ Precautions
•    Check for any history of penicillin or cephalosporin allergy
•    Monitor liver and kidney function during prolonged therapy
•    Dosage must be adjusted in renal impairment
________________________________________
🚨 Warnings
1.    Hypersensitivity Reactions: Severe or fatal allergic reactions can occur, especially in patients with prior penicillin allergy.
2.    Overgrowth of Non-Susceptible Organisms: Prolonged use may lead to superinfections (e.g., fungal).
3.    Renal Impairment: Dosage adjustment is necessary; accumulation of drug components can increase side effect risks.
________________________________________
👩⚕️ Pregnancy Category
•    Always consult your doctor before using, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
________________________________________

🗃️ Storage Requirements
Storage Required: Yes
Store at room temperature, protected from direct light and heat.