DRUG NAME

INDICATION

CONTRAINDICATION
Hypersensitivity

MECHANISM OF ACTION

ADVERSE EFFECT

Brand Name: Lower

CoAmoxiclav

CONSIDERATIONS

NSG.

Inhibits enzymes involved in peptidoglyca n layer of bacterial wall.

respiratory tract infections, otitis media, sinusitis, skin and skinstructure infections, and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Serious

to penicillins, cephalosporins or

Allergic Reactions Monitor patient Itching, rashes, carefully for signs fever. Angioneurotic oedema Anaphylaxis

Generic Name:

other beta-lactams. formation of Phenylketonuria (some products) Previous history of jaundice/liver impairment associated w/ penicillins. Glandular fever or lymphatic lymphoma.

and symptoms of hypersensitivity reaction. Monitor for seizures when giving high doses. Check patient's temperature and watch for other signs and symptoms of superinfection, especially oral or rectal candidiasis.

Amoxicillin/ Clavulanic acid

CNS: Seizures No effect on human cell walls. GI: Pseudo membranous Colitis GU: Interstitial Nephritis Bactederial; Hepatic: only works on dividing bacteria. Well absorbed enterally. Cholestatic Hepatitis Respiratory: Wheezing Skin: Rash

Classification: infections and Antibiotic community-

Dosage:
Oral

acquired pneumonia. Severe dental infection w/ spreading cellulitis.

625 mg/tab 3x a day