Augmentin 375 mg

Manufacturer: GlaxoSmithKline

Pharmaceutical name: Amoxicillin

Pack: 10 pills (375 mg)

Augmentin is prescribed for the treatment of bacterial infections affecting the lower respiratory tract, otitis media, sinusitis, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.

 

Augmentin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that eliminates bacteria. It is effective against various aerobic bacteria (which thrive in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic bacteria (which thrive in the absence of oxygen), including gram-positive and some aerobic gram-negative microorganisms, even those strains that produce beta-lactamase (the enzyme that deactivates penicillin). The inclusion of clavulanate potassium in this medication enhances Augmentin's ability to resist the effects of bacterial beta-lactamases. This medication is used to treat pneumonia and numerous infectious diseases of the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems, the urogenital systems, post-surgical infections, and more.

 

It should not be used if you are allergic to any penicillin antibiotics, have liver or kidney failure, or have mononucleosis. Avoid using this medication if you have allergies to its ingredients or other penicillin antibiotics, a history of liver issues, or jaundice caused by Augmentin.

 

Potential side effects include dyspepsia, abdominal discomfort, bloating, gas, nausea, vomiting, liver function disorders, hepatitis, jaundice due to bile accumulation, vaginal itching, and allergic reactions (such as hives, rash, and swelling). Caution is advised for patients with liver failure. The medication is not recommended for pregnant women (particularly in the third trimester) and those who are breastfeeding.