Amoxicillin/Clavulanate potassium (Augmentin)

Category:

• Antibiotic

Description:

• Penicillins

Indications:

• Mild to moderate infections

• Respiratory Tract Infections

• Urinary Tract Infections

• Sinusitis

• Otitis media

Contraindications:

• None

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category B

• Use with caution in patients with PCN or cephalosporin allergy (5-10% chance of cross-reactivity)

• Counsel patient to finish all medication to prevent development of resistance

• Do not double tabs due to excess clavulanate (Two  250mg tabs are NOT equal to one 500mg tablet)

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• Hypersensitivity

• Gastrointestinal: nausea, diarrhea

• Vaginitis  

Dosage:

• Administered orally (chewable tablets, tablets, powder for oral suspension)

• Adult:

  • 500mg q12h or 250mg q8h

  • 875mg q12h or 500mg q8h

• Child:

  • 30mg/kg/day of amoxicillin component in divided doses q12h

  • For oral suspension:  refrigerate, shake well, good for 10 days only