Co Amoxiclav 375 mg
Co Amoxiclav
clamox®
(Antibiotic class -Tablets)
medicine name: Co Amoxiclav
Brand name: clamox ®
Drug category:
Class of penicillin antibiotics
Indications:
Sinusitis, tonsillitis and otitis
media infections
Respiratory infections such as bronchitis
and pneumonia
Genitourinary tract infections
Tooth infection
Skin and soft tissue infections
Infections of the joints and bones
Mechanism of action:
clamox®
is a broad-spectrum antibiotic
consisting of a penicillin (amoxicillin) and a beta-lactamase (clavulanic acid)
inhibitor.
By binding to the penicillin-binding
protein, amoxicillin inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell wall peptides and
glycans, thereby destroying bacteria. Clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase
inhibitor that alone does not have much antibiotic power, but in combination
with penicillins it increases their potency.
Pharmacokinetics:
It is metabolized in the liver and
excreted in the urine.
Administration:
The dose of each drug is determined by
your doctor. However, the usual dose of the drug is as follows:
For the treatment of infections in
adults and children over 12 years:
Moderate infections: one 375 mg tablet
every 8 hours or one 625 mg tablet every 12 hours
Severe infections: 625 mg tablets
every 8 hours
To minimize gastrointestinal side
effects and maximize the absorption of clamox®, it is recommended that the drug be taken at the
beginning of a meal.
No dose adjustment is required in
patients with renal insufficiency who require creatinine clearance greater than
30 ml / min.
In children, it is recommended to use
the suspension of this drug.
It is contraindicated in patients with
penicillin allergy and a history of clamox® allergy.
Dose adjustment should be made in
patients with renal insufficiency with creatinine clearance less than 30 ml /
min.
Warning:
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if
you have any conditions such as liver failure, kidney failure, allergies,
gastrointestinal diseases and a history of gastrointestinal bleeding.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist
before testing your blood sugar.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as
you remember, but if it is almost time for your next dose, take the prescribed
dose and avoid doubling the dose.
For complete recovery from purulent
sore throat infections, treatment should be continued for at least 10 days to
prevent acute rheumatic fever.
Drug interactions:
If taking this medicine with
tetracyclines at the same time, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
side effects:
Each drug may cause some side effects
in addition to the therapeutic effects. Although not all side effects are seen
in one person, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you experience any of the
following:
Nausea, diarrhea and headache
This drug is in the B category of
pregnancy and the use of this drug in pregnancy and lactation is allowed by
observing safety tips for mother and fetus and under the supervision of the
treating physician.
Dosage form:
clamox
® 375 mg coated tablets are available
in packs of 20.
clamox
® 625 mg film-coated tablets are
available in packs of 20.
Keep the tablets
away from light, moisture and at a temperature below 30 ° C.
Keep the tablets
in the box until used.
Keep out of
the reach of children.
Manufacturer:
Daana Pharma
Co.