Augpen 625 Bid Tablet

Augpen 625 Bid Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of otitis media, sinusitis, and infections caused by susceptible organisms involving the lower respiratory tract, skin and skin structure, and urinary tract. This is a combination medication that has Amoxycillin and Clavulanic Acid as active ingredients. Its spectrum is the same as amoxicillin with additional coverage of beta-lactamase.

The extended coverage Augpen 625 Bid Tablet is due to its combination, which makes it a useful alternative when amoxicillin resistance is present and patients cannot tolerate alternative treatments.

Augpen 625 Bid Tablet is an antibiotic belonging to the class of penicillin antibiotic that helps in the treatment of bacterial infections. The medicine works against the synthesis of the bacteria. It also treats conditions like gonorrhoea, tonsillitis, infection in the eye, middle ear or nose. It is important that you do not consume this tablet for cold, flu or other viral infections.

Symptoms of penicillin overdose include neuromuscular hypersensitivity (agitation, hallucinations, asterixis, encephalopathy, confusion, and seizures) and electrolyte imbalance with potassium or sodium salts, especially in renal failure.

Hemodialysis may be helpful to aid in the removal of the drug from the blood, otherwise most treatment is supportive or symptom directed.

Take entire prescription, even if you are feeling better. Take at equal intervals around-the-clock; may be taken with milk, juice, or food. You may experience nausea or vomiting (small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking lozenges, or chewing gum may help).

If using oral contraceptives, use additional contraceptive measures; amoxicillin may reduce the effectiveness of your oral contraceptive. Report rash; unusual diarrhoea; vaginal itching, burning, or pain; unresolved vomiting or constipation; fever or chills; unusual bruising or bleeding; or if the condition being treated worsens or does not improve by the time prescription is completed.

• Bacterial Infections

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Typhoid Fever

• Cystitis

• Prostatitis

• Sinusitis

• Skin Infection

• Bone And Joint Infections

• Allergy

• Cholestasis

• Liver Dysfunction

• Rash

• Urticaria

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Headache

• Abdominal Discomfort

• Flatulence

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average of 1.5 to 2 hours after onset of action.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within 1-2 hours of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Pregnant women should consume the drug only if there is a great need for the same. Furthermore, the need should outweigh the risks involved with the drug. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine during pregnancy.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies have been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  It is generally better to avoid the medicine while you are breastfeeding. However, if you must take it, consult your physician, so that he/she may look for alternatives or enforce preventive measures to avoid harm befalling the baby.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction of the drug with alcohol is unknown, but you should seek advice from your physician regarding mixing a dose of the drug with alcohol.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Driving is safe, as long as you do not experience side effects, such as drowsiness. If you do feel sleepy after consuming the medicine, avoid driving or operating any heavy machinery.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  If you suffer from kidney disorders, you should exercise extreme caution while using the drug. If severe kidney diseases affect you, you should avoid Augpen 625 Bid Tablet altogether, as it can lead to complications.

• Does this affect liver function?

  Patients suffering from liver disease should try to avoid the medicine. However, if prescribed, the doctor may adjust the dosage to ensure that the drug do not adversely affect the organ. Furthermore, such patients should undergo tests to monitor liver functionality.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  One should contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medication is a combination medicine of two drugs. Amoxicillin is a Penicillin antibiotic and inhibits the transfer of a peptide group in the transpeptidation process. As a result the bacterium is not able to build cell walls and is killed. Clarithromycin is a beta-lactamase inhibitor also called as suicide inhibitor. It bind to the beta-lactamase enzyme covalently, and causes the permeation of the outer layer. Thus, altogether, they both leads to bactericidal and kill the bacteria.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Even though interaction with alcohol has not been proven, you should consult your doctor if you are planning to consume alcoholic drinks during the course of the medication.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Augpen 625 Bid Tablet can interact with certain medicines or supplements to cause severe side effects. You must discuss the medicines you currently are taking with the doctor so that he/she can prescribe your substitutes.

  • Doxycycline, methotrexate, warfarin, ethinylestradiol and live vaccines are some of the medicines that interact with this medication to cause adverse side effects.
  • Decreased effect: Efficacy of oral contraceptives may be reduced.
  • Increased effect: Disulfiram, probenecid may increase amoxicillin levels, increased effect of anticoagulants.
  • Increased toxicity: Allopurinol theoretically has an additive potential for amoxicillin rash.

• Interaction with Disease

  In patients with renal impairment, doses and/or frequency of administration should be modified in response to the degree of renal impairment; high percentage of patients with infectious mononucleosis have developed rash during therapy; a low incidence of cross-allergy with cephalosporins exists; incidence of diarrhea is higher than with amoxicillin alone. Hepatic dysfunction, although rare, is more common in elderly and/or males, and occurs more frequently with prolonged treatment.

• Interaction with Food

  Generally antibiotics are taken after meals. Therefore, the drug does not interact adversely with your foods. However, consult the physician to get a clearer idea about how and when to take the medicine. May mix with milk, formula, or juice.

• Ques : What is Augpen 625 bid tablet?

  Ans : Augpen belongs to the group of drugs known as penicillin antibiotics which are used to treat bacterial infections. It contains Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid as a working ingredient. Augpen tablet works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria.

• Ques : What are the uses of Augpen 625 bid tablet?

  Ans : Augpen is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like an ear infection, sinusitis, throat infection, and lower respiratory tract infection.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Augpen 625 bid tablet?

  Ans : Side effects are joint pain, skin yellowing, easy bruising and bleeding, and heavy menstrual bleeding.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Augpen 625 bid tablet?

  Ans : Augpen should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Augpen 625 Bid Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : It is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Augpen 625 Bid Tablet?

  Ans : This tablet should not be used if you have the conditions such as life-threatening skin reaction (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome), life-threatening drug-induced skin reaction (harmful epidermal necrolysis), red skin rash with small pus-containing blisters (bullous exfoliative dermatitis), blisters and red, scaly rash with bumps under the skin (exanthematous pustulosis), hives, swelling of the face or throat, allergic reaction to an injection of foreign protein, skin allergic reaction caused by infection (erythema multiforme), inflammation of blood vessels (hypersensitivity vasculitis), skin rash, itching, difficulty in breathing, etc.

• Ques : Is Augpen 625 Bid Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Augpen 625 Bid Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects such as diarrhea, hives, immune disorder of T cells (mucocutaneous candidosis), inflammation of the vagina, nausea, skin rashes, vomiting, diaper area rashes, diarrhea, hives, skin rashes, and tooth discoloration.

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