Description
Amoxycillin 250 mg and Potassium Clavulanate 150 mg Dispersable Tablets – Amoxicillin 250 mg and Potassium Clavulanate 150 mg Dispersible Tablets is a combination (Genericart Amoxycillin+Potassium Clavulanate 250mg/150mg) antibiotic medicine. This medication is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, including infections of the ears, lungs, sinus, skin, and urinary tract. Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that works by stopping the growth of bacteria, while Potassium Clavulanate helps prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to the antibiotic. Together, they provide a broad-spectrum approach to combating infections. These dispersible tablets are formulated to dissolve quickly in water, making them suitable for patients who have difficulty swallowing pills. They are commonly prescribed for conditions such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, skin infections, and sinusitis, etc.
Uses of Amoxycillin 250 mg and Potassium Clavulanate 150 mg Dispersable Tablets
Amoxicillin 250 mg and Potassium Clavulanate 150 mg Dispersible Tablets are prescribed for various bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. The Common uses of the tablet include:
- Respiratory tract infections: Amoxicillin + Potassium combination tablet helps in treating infections like bronchitis, pneumonia, and sinusitis.
- Ear infections: This medication is effective against otitis media (middle ear infection).
- Urinary tract infections: Helps combat infections in the bladder and urinary system.
- Skin and soft tissue infections: This drug addresses bacterial infections of the skin, wounds, and cellulitis.
- Dental infections: Used for aiding dental abscesses and other oral infections.
- Bone and joint infections: Assists in treating osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.
Note: It is an Antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections and will not work for colds, flu, and other viral infections
Mechanism of Amoxycillin 250 mg and Potassium Clavulanate 150 mg Dispersable Tablets
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium are both antibiotics used in combination to treat bacterial infections. Amoxicillin belongs to the class of antibiotics known as penicillins, while clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. Here’s how the mechanism of action works for each component:
- Amoxicillin (250 mg): Amoxicillin inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls. It binds to enzymes in the bacterial cell wall called penicillin-binding proteins (PBP) and blocks their action. By inhibiting PBPs, amoxicillin affects the bacterial cell wall, causing bacterial cell death. It is effective against many bacteria, including gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
- Potassium Clavulanate (150 mg): Clavulanate potassium binds irreversibly to beta-lactamases and inhibits them. In this way, it prevents the destruction of amoxicillin by beta-lactamase enzymes produced by resistant bacteria. This allows the amoxicillin to remain active against the bacterial infection.
Side Effects
Few potential side effects associated with the use of amoxicillin 250 mg and potassium clavulanate 150 mg dispersible tablets are:
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain or discomfort
- Headache
- Skin rash or itching
- Candidiasis (yeast infection), particularly in the mouth or genital area
- Changes in taste sensation
Precautions to be taken
- Informing your doctor about allergies, medical conditions, pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
- Reveal all the medications to your doctor that you are taking to avoid any interactions.
- Avoid alcohol consumption
