Augmentin

Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid (Augmentin) is a penicillin antibiotic, which works by killing or stopping bacterial growth.

Augmentin is structurally related to penicillin.

Augmentin possesses the ability to deactivate a wide variety of lactamases by blocking the active sites of such enzymes.

Swallow whole with a glass of water, at teh beginning of your meal. Take exactly as directed.

Dark yellow or brown urine
Fever
Chills
Headache
Increased thirst
Pain or difficulty passing urine
Skin rashes
Swollen joints
Severe diarrhea
Unusual bleeding/bruising/tiredness
Yellowing of the eyes or skin
Stomach pain or cramps
Seizures (convulsions)
Difficulty breathing
Vaginal itching & discharge

Augmentin may even cause Vomiting.

Augmentin may even cause Blistering of the skin.

Augmentin may even cause Jaundice.

Augmentin may even cause Nausea.

Augmentin may even cause Pseudo membranous colitis (an infection of the colon).

Augmentin may even cause Peeling of the skin.

Augmentin may even cause Urticaria (Hives).

Augmentin may even cause Flatulence (Excess gas in the intestinal tract).

Augmentin may even cause Loosening of the skin.

Augmentin may even cause white patches in one’s mouth.

Augmentin may even cause Dizziness.

Augmentin may even cause Redness of the skin.

Augmentin may even cause Agranulocytosis.

Augmentin may even cause Anemia.

Augmentin may even cause Back Pain.

Augmentin may even cause Blood Coagulation Disorder.

Augmentin may even cause Qualitative Platelet Disorder.

Augmentin may even cause Dental Discoloration.

Augmentin may even cause Thrombocytopenic Disorder.

Augmentin may even cause Facial Edema.

Augmentin may even cause Mental Impairment.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed above contact your health care professional immediately or any other symptoms which may seem persistent or severe.

Methotrexate
Birth control pills
Tetracycline
Probenecid
Neomycin
Allopurinol
Oral Typhoid Vaccine

Inform your health care professional if you are allergic to penicillin or any other medication, and any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Inform your health care professional if you have any of these conditions :

Leukemia
Asthama
Breast Feeding
Phenylketonuria
Viral Infection
Liver/Kidney Diseases
or any other condition that you may be having.

Patients who are allergic to Cephalosporin Antibiotics must avoid consuming Augmentin.

Patients who have a history of Liver problems, such as, Cholestatic Jaundice must avoid consuming Augmentin.

Patients who have a history of Infectious Mononucleosis (a certain type of viral infection) must avoid consuming Augmentin.