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Clavulanic acid is an antibiotic, which selectively blocks the betalactamase enzyme. So the amoxicillin is left free to kill the bacteria, which produce betalactamase enzyme. For this advantage, clavulanic acid is added with amoxicillin.

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What is the difference between amoxicillin and amox tr-k clv?

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What antibiotic should you take for an abscessed tooth while pregnant?

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