When to take Amoxi-Clav?
For the treatment of common bacterial infections where oral therapy is indicated, includes;
Upper respiratory tract infections
Sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis media
Skin and soft tissue infections
Boils or Abscesses, cellulitis, wound infections, intra abdominal sepsis
Lower respiratory tract infections
Acute and chronic bronchitis, pneumonia, lung abscess
Gepito-urinary tract infections
Cystitis, urethritis, pyelonephritis, septic abortion, pelvic infection
Other infections
Osteomyelitis, peritonitis, post-operative infections
Contraindications
A previous history of cramp or penicillin associated jaundice/hepatic dysfunction. Amoxycillin may not be administered to patients with verified penicillin allergy owing to the danger of anaphylactic shock. Cross-allergy with other penicillin derivatives and cephalosporins should be borne in mind. Patients with infectious mononucleosis or lymphatic leukemia should not be treated with amoxycillin since such patients tend to respond with maculopapular cutaneous reactions. Caution is necessary in patients with allergic diathesis/ bronchial asthma, urticaria or hay-fever. Caution is advised if Amoxi-Clav is given to babies born of mothers hypersensitive to penicillin.
