Amoxycillin And Potassium Clavulanate Tablets (Augmentin)

How it Works:

Augmentin is a combination antibiotic containing amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin. Together, these two ingredients work synergistically to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis and disrupting bacterial protein synthesis, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death.

Side Effects:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Yeast infections (in women)
• Changes in taste

Indications:

• Treatment of bacterial infections such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and ear infections
• Prevention of infections after surgery

Contraindications:

• Allergy to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics
• History of liver problems associated with amoxicillin/clavulanate use
• Severe kidney disease
• History of cholestatic jaundice or liver dysfunction associated with amoxicillin/clavulanate use

Price Comparison in Different Countries

Top 5 Global Brands:

1. Augmentin (GSK)
2. Amoclan (Pfizer)
3. Clavulin (GSK)
4. Augmex (Abbott)
5. Amoxyclav (Cipla)