Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (pronunciation: a-mox-i-sil-in/klav-u-lan-ic acid) is a combination antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a combination of two drugs: amoxicillin, a penicillin-like antibiotic, and clavulanic acid, a beta-lactamase inhibitor. This combination results in an antibiotic with an increased spectrum of action and restored efficacy against amoxicillin-resistant bacteria that produce beta-lactamase.
Etymology
The term "amoxicillin" is derived from the prefix "amoxy-", which is a modified form of "ampicillin", and "-cillin" from penicillin. The "clavulanic acid" is derived from the Latin word "clavus", which means "key", as it 'unlocks' the effectiveness of the amoxicillin.
Usage
Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic
- Amoxicillin
- Clavulanic acid
- Beta-lactamase inhibitor
- Penicillin
- Beta-lactamase
- Sinusitis
- Pneumonia
- Ear infections
- Bronchitis
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin infections
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid
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