Augmentin 1.2 gm Injection

Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid)

What Is The Generic Name For Augmentin Injection:

Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid is the generic version for Augmentin Injection

Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Augmentin Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

• Augmentin

About Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid)

Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection contains an active ingredient, Amoxicillin (250 mg) Clavulanic Acid (50 mg), which is used in the treatment of many Bacterial Infections. You can find it all the drugstores, leading online pharmacy stores, and medical supply stores.

Manufacturer:

Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals, India is one of the top leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection.

Strength:

Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection contains an active ingredient, Amoxicillin (250 mg) Clavulanic Acid (50 mg). It is also available in the various strengths at all the drugstores, online leading pharmacy, and medical supply stores.

Dosage Form:

• Injection

What Are The Uses Of The Augmentin Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

Augmentin Injection is used in the treatment of:

• Acute Bacterial Sinusitis
• Cystitis
• Pyelonephritis
• Severe Dental Abscess
• Cellulitis
• Other Bacterial Infections

How Augmentin Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid) Works:

Augmentin Injection containing two antibiotics as active ingredients:

Amoxicillin, which kills bacteria by attacking their cell wall, that prevents the synthesis of a substance called Peptidoglycan that provides the strength required for the survival of bacteria.

Clavulanic acid, blocks the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the Antibiotic

Before You Use Augmentin Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

• Make sure that you are not allergic to this medicine
• Make sure that you don’t have Penicillin associated skin rash problems and jaundice
• Make sure that your doctor knows about your pre-existing diseases, Medications, and Surgeries so that he can adjust your dosage to be taken.

What Should You Avoid While Taking Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

• You should avoid driving vehicle unless you feel comfortable to drive
• You should strictly avoid all the Medicines without prescriptions
• You should avoid alcohol and other drugs.

When Not To Use Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

You should not take Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection if you:

• Have allergy to these Bactericidal Antibiotics/Penicillin
• Have any Liver and kidney disease
• Are Pregnant/Breastfeeding
• Have Penicillin Associated Jaundice and Allergies like Skin Rash, Inflammation of Blood Vessels, Joint Pain, Fever, Swollen Glands, and Swelling of Face or Mouth (Angioedema).

Tell Your Doctor If You:  

• Have allergy to the Antibiotics
• Have any Kidney Impairment or liver disease
• Are taking Birth Control Pills as these Antibiotics reduce the effectiveness of these pills
• Are Pregnant or trying to Conceive
• Are Breastfeeding
• Are taking Alcohol
• You should tell your doctor all the medicines you are taking or diseases you are suffering from.

Dosage:

Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection containing Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid, an effective antibiotic combination for killing the bacteria is available in various strengths and substitutes; hence dosage and time should be instructed by your doctor depending upon the complication or severity of the infection.

Age and severity of infection will be considerable factors for the antibiotic usage. We can use this for babies, children and adults. If higher daily dosage is required than another higher dosage of formulation is to be given inspite of giving unnecessary multiple doses of small strength Augmentin.

How Much Of The Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid) to Be Used:

Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection is available in various strengths at all the leading pharmacy stores, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection.

How To Take The Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection should be taken at a fixed time as suggested by your doctor. It must be injected/ administered by a doctor or a nurse only. Do not self administered the dose.

For How Long Should You Continue Using Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

You are always advised to take Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection as prescribed by your doctor. You should not stop taking the medicine without finishing the course.

Overdose:

You should contact your doctor immediately if you are suspecting an overdose.

Missed Dose:

You should try to take every dose of Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection at a fixed time. A missed dosage should be taken as soon as you remember it. You can skip the dosage if it is the time for the next dosage.

What Are The Side Effects Of The Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid):

• Allergic Reactions: rashes, fever, skin itching, swelling of organs, inflammation, etc.
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion
• Skin Rashes
• Nausea/Vomiting

What Are The Common Drug Interactions:

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection. It can produce some harmful effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on some other medication. It interacts with the following medicine:

• Oral Anticoagulants
• Methotrexate
• Probenecid
• Mycophenolate Mofetil

This medicine also interacts with disease conditions like:

• Jaundice

Warning And Precaution:

Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection is contraindicated in conditions like:

• Hypersensitivity
• Patients with liver and kidney disease
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Always consult your doctor to get best possible medication

Things To Remember:

• Contact your doctor if you are getting your test of urine and blood for liver function Test.
• You may have loose stools while taking Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection. It must get better after finishing of the course but tell your doctor if condition worsens.
• Keep out of reach of children
• Follow your doctor’s instructions if you have any doubt regarding dosage, time and strength of the medicine.

Indications:

Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this before finishing the course as you can face remission of the infection.

Storage:

Store the Augmentin 1.25 Gm Injection at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure that the Injection should be intact and not damaged before purchasing and while storing.