AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets are indicated for the treatment of infections in adults and pediatric patients, due to susceptible isolates of the designated bacteria in the conditions listed below: • Lower Respiratory Tract Infections- caused by beta‑lactamase‑producing isolates of Haemophilus influenzaeand Moraxella catarrhalis. • Acute Bacterial Otitis Media- caused by beta‑lactamase‑producing isolates of H. influenzaeand M. catarrhalis. • Sinusitis- caused by beta‑lactamase‑producing isolates of H. influenzaeand M. catarrhalis. • Skin and Skin Structure Infections- caused by beta‑lactamase‑producing isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli,and Klebsiellaspecies.
What should I know before taking it?
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS History of a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium or to other beta‑lactams (e.g., penicillins or cephalosporins). ( 4.1 ) History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. ( 4.2 ) 4.1 Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets are contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to amoxicillin, clavulanate or to other beta‑lactam antibacterial drugs (e.g., penicillins and cephalosporins). 4.2 Cholestatic.
What important warnings are listed?
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Serious (including fatal) hypersensitivity reactions: Discontinue amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium if a reaction occurs. ( 5.1 ) • Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR): Monitor closely. Discontinue if rash progresses. ( 5.2 ) • Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES) has been reported with use of amoxicillin, a component of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium. If this occurs, discontinue amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium and institute appropriate therapy. ( 5.3 ) • Hepatic dysfunction and cholestatic jaundice: Discontinue if signs/symptoms of hepatitis occur. Monitor liver function tests in patients with hepatic impairment. ( 5.4 ) •.
How is this medication usually taken?
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP: 250 mg/125 mg Tablets:White to off-white colored, capsule shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets, debossed with “I 05” on one side and plain on the other side. Each tablet contains 250 mg of amoxicillin as the trihydrate and 125 mg clavulanic acid as the potassium salt. 500 mg/125 mg Tablets:White to off-white colored, capsule shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with “I 06” on one side and plain on the other side. Each tablet contains 500 mg amoxicillin as the trihydrate and 125 mg clavulanic acid as the potassium salt. 875 mg/125 mg Tablets: White to off-white colored, capsule shaped, biconvex, film-coated tablets debossed with.
What side effects are listed?
The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Anaphylactic reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.1)] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] Drug-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (DIES) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3)] Hepatic Dysfunction [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4)] Clostridioides difficileAssociated Diarrhea (CDAD) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.5)]
What interactions are listed?
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Co-administration with probenecid is not recommended. ( 7.1 ) Concomitant use of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets and oral anticoagulants may increase the prolongation of prothrombin time. ( 7.2 ) Co-administration with allopurinol increases the risk of rash. ( 7.3 ) Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets may reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives. ( 7.4 ) 7.1 Probenecid Probenecid decreases the renal tubular secretion of amoxicillin but does not delay renal excretion of clavulanic acid. Concurrent use with amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium tablets may result in increased and prolonged blood concentrations of amoxicillin. Co-administration of.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0c2d1fbc-f80c-4737-a15e-9cfa6bf99769
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