Amoxyclav 1000 (Amoxicillin/Clavulanic Acid)

What is Amoxyclav 1000?

Amoxyclav 1000 Injection is a penicillin-type of antibiotic that helps your body fight infections caused by bacteria. It is used to treat infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue. It will not work for viral infections such as the common cold.

Amoxyclav 1000 Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It is strictly advised to be used as per the doctor’s prescription.

How Amoxyclav Injection Works

Amoxyclav 1000 Injection is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid. Amoxycillin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.

Benefits Of Amoxyclav Injection

In Prophylaxis of surgery associated Bacterial infections

Amoxyclav 1000 Injection contains two different medicines, Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid, that work together to kill the bacteria that cause infections. Amoxycillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria. Clavulanic Acid reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Amoxycillin against bacteria.

This combination medicine can be used in the prophylaxis of surgery associated bacterial infections such as gastrointestinal tract, pelvic cavity, head and neck, biliary tract surgery. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.

Side Effects Of Amoxyclav Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amoxyclav

• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Thrush

Warning

Alcohol

Consuming alcohol with Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection may cause side effects such as allergic reactions, dizziness or fits that may make you unfit to drive.

Kidney

Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection should be use with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection may be need. Please consult your doctor.
Use of this medicine is not recommend in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection should be use with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection may be need. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of liver function tests is recommend while you are taking this medicine

What If You Forget To Take Amoxyclav Injection?

If you miss a dose of Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection, get the injection as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

FAQ’s

1. What is Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection?

Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Amoxycillin and Clavulanic acid. It is use to treat bacterial infections like, tonsillitis, sinusitis, otitis media, respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, boils, abscesses, cellulitis, wound infection, bone infection, and oral cavity infections.. The medicine works by killing the harmful bacteria that cause infections.

2. Is it safe to use Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection?

Amoxyclav 1000mg Injection is safe to use when taken as advise by the doctor. However, in some patients, it may cause common side effects like diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, rash, allergic reactions, and other uncommon or rare side effects. If you experience any persistent problems during the course of your treatment, inform your doctor as soon as possible.

3. How is Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection administered?

Amoxyclav 1000mg Injection should be administer under the supervision of a train healthcare professional or a doctor only and should not be self-administer. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treat for and will be decide by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Amoxyclav 1000mg Injection.

4. Are there any specific cautions associated with the use of Amoxyclav 1000 mg Injection?

The use of Amoxyclav 1000mg Injection is consider to be harmful for patients with known allergy to penicillins or any other ingredient of the medicine. It should not be used in patients with a history of liver disease. Therefore, inform your doctor if you are allergic to any medicines.