augmate 1000mg/200mg injection - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is augmate 1000mg/200mg injection used for?
Amoxyclav 625 Tablet (Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Amoxycillin (1000mg) + Clavulanic Acid (200mg), which Amoxicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-bind. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid
- Manufacturer: Biotics Lab
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: B
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ augmate 1000mg/200mg injection Uses & Benefits
Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, Otitis media, Sinusitis, Bone and joint infections
Off-label uses: Prophylaxis in dental procedures (for endocarditis risk), Lyme disease (early localized)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid |
| Brand Name | Amoxyclav 625 Tablet |
| Manufacturer | Biotics Lab |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Penicillin Antibiotics |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC); protect from moisture. |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Amoxicillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs); clavulanic acid is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that prevents inactivation of amoxicillin by resistant bacteria.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take augmate 1000mg/200mg injection
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of augmate 1000mg/200mg injection
โ Common Side Effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Vaginal candidiasis
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Anaphylaxis
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Seizures (high doses)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Agranulocytosis
- Hemolytic anemia
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
๐จ Major Interactions
- Methotrexate (increased toxicity)
- Warfarin (increased INR)
- Allopurinol (increased rash risk)
โก Moderate Interactions
- Oral contraceptives (reduced efficacy)
- Probenecid (increased amoxicillin levels)
- Mycophenolate (decreased levels)
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Chloramphenicol (antagonism)
- Tetracyclines (antagonism)
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant interaction; can be taken with or without food.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
No direct interaction; but alcohol may reduce immune response.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to penicillins or beta-lactam antibiotics, History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction with amoxicillin-clavulanate, Infectious mononucleosis (risk of rash)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, Hepatic function, CBC, Signs of hypersensitivity
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Compatible; small amounts excreted in breast milk; monitor for diarrhea or rash in infant.
๐ Overdose Management
Supportive care; activated charcoal if recent ingestion; hemodialysis may help.
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; if near next dose, skip missed dose; do not double.