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What is the third line antibiotic for ear infections in pediatrics after amoxicillin and augmentin?
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∙ 15y ago
Augmentin is an excellent drug for ear infections. If there is no response to this drug it is better to culture ear discharge and check the sensitivity of the causative organism. Second generation cephalosporins are also very effective for ear infections. Sometimes anaerobic organisms can cause ear infection especially if is chronic. In that case metronidazole may be useful. Infection due to mycoplasma may be treated with erythromycin or another drug from the same group of drugs.
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Augmentin is used to treat what?
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanic acid) is an antibiotic used against bacteria: urinary infections, mouth infections, respiratory tract infections, skin infections etc.
What is amox-clav?
Amox clav is the generic for Augmentin, an antibiotic that consists of amoxicillin and clavunate. It is in the penicillin class.
What brand of antibiotic contains clavulanate potassium to ward off the penicillinase?
Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) amoxicillin
What is augmentin made of?
Amoxicillin is made of amoxicillin. It is an antibiotic similar to penicillin.
What is the pharmacodynamics of augumentin?
Augmentin is a combination antibiotic that works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis. The amoxicillin component interferes with the formation of bacterial cell walls, while the clavulanic acid component helps prevent bacterial resistance to the amoxicillin. This combination allows Augmentin to effectively treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
Which antibiotic is best foe fighting the common cold?
Depends on how bad of a cold you have and what your symptoms are. Normal colds are affiliated with sinus infections/throat infections, etc. and can usually be treated with Amoxicillin, Cephalexin, Penicillin, etc. Stronger infections need Augmentin (Amoxicillin/Clavulanate), Zithromax (Azithromycin), Levaquin, etc. The common cold is caused by a virus, and antibiotics don't affect viruses- they only combat bacterial infections.
What is the drug amoxicillin used for in the medical science?
Amoxycillin is generally used to treat bacterial infections.
What does Augmentin TM 625mg treat?
Augmentin TM at 625 mg or any dosage is an antibiotic that is also mixed with clavulanic acid. It is used to treat certain infections as determined by a doctor. These include urinary tract infections and sinus infections.
Is augmentin good for sinus infection?
No, augmentin is used to kill bacterial infections. Use a cough suppressant such as Robitussin, Dimetapp, or Vicks to help the cold symptoms.
If allergic to augmentin what is the best alternative?
This depends on the reason for the antibiotic. For ear or sinus infections, a cephalosporin would be a good alternative. For dental infections, clindamycin would be the best option. Why are you using augmentin? And was it truly an allergic reaction?
Is amoxycillin addictive?
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic and is not considered addictive. It is used to treat bacterial infections and is generally safe when taken as prescribed by a healthcare provider. It is important to always follow the recommended dosage and not misuse or abuse antibiotics.
Does augmentin contain penicillin?
Yes, Augmentin is a penicillin antibiotic. People allergic to one of them may be allergic to the other. Please see the link for additional information about Augmentin.
