Augmentin is a penicillin-based antibiotic that can treat various bacterial infections, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, and skin abscess
3rd generation cephalosporin (beta-lactam) gram –ve and anaerobes, some gram +ve
The typical Augmentin dosage for adults ranges from 250 mg to 875 mg every 8 to 12 hours for 5 to 7 days
Selection and Use of Antibiotics Antibiotic Resistance Antibacterial drugs are derived from bacteria or molds or are synthesized de novo
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The table also offers information related to over-the-counter medication for symptomatic therapy
ESBL-producing organisms are not susceptible to most antibiotics containing a beta-lactam ring; carbapenems are the usual agent of choice
Indications for peripartum antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent early-onset (within seven days of birth) disease: Recovery of GBS from the urine during pregnancy; Prior delivery of an infant who sustained invasive GBS disease; Positive vaginal and/or rectal swabs at 35-37 weeks gestation (universal screening recommended if above criteria not
If a patient needs IV antibiotics, then you need to make sure it is hanging within the time frame you determine reasonable
If patient cannot tolerate high-dose erythromycin base schedules, change to 250 mg 4x/day for 14 days
Beta-lactamases are enzymes that open the beta-lactam ring, inactivating the antibiotic
Adhere to extracellular matrix
Guidelines for Interpretation of Minimal Inhibitory Concentrations (MICs) MICs are interpreted as susceptible, intermediate, resistant, non-susceptible or Description
5 mg), the 250-mg tablet should not be used if the pediatric patient weighs
good cover for Chlamydophila, Mycoplasma, Rickettseiae, Spirocheataes, Brucella, Coxiella brunetii
If liquid required, use 400-57/5 mL formulation
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Inhibits arabinosyltransferase (inhibiting production of mycobacterium cell wall) Part of RIPE therapy for TB and used for M