Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Amoxicillin
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Beta Lactam
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
ATC Code
J01CA04
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
Clavulanic Acid is a ß lactamase inhibitor. Clavulanic Acid is structurally related to the penicillin and used in combination with penici...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Beta Lactam
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Penicillin pharmacological group
Clavulanic acid is the derivative of Clavulanic Acid. It is of Semi Synthetic origin and belongs to Beta Lactam. It belongs to Beta Lactamase Inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotic, Penicillin pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Clavulanic Acid is 199.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
125 mg — 12 hourly
Only in combination with either Amoxicillin or Ticarcillin.
Safety Alerts
Clavulanic Acid is contraindicated in conditions like Glandular fever, Penicillin hypersensitivity
Important Warnings
Clavulanic acid should be used with caution in patients with other illnesses or any allergy especially to penicillin or other antibiotics
This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy or lactation
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Clavulanic Acidwhich give rise to further complications include Hypersensitivity reactionsEosinophiliaSevere diarrheaHepatic cholestasis. Clavulanic Acid produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pseudomembranous colitisAnaphylaxis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Clavulanic Acid therapy. The signs and symptoms that are produced after the acute over dosage of Clavulanic Acid include NauseaVomiting. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Clavulanic Acid are more or less tolerable and if they become severethey can be treated symptomaticallythese include DiarrheaFeverMaculopapular rashUrticariaIncrease in serum transaminase.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Clavulanic Acid was found.
Storage
Inj (reconstituted susp) Store in refrigerator. Use within 10 days if kept at room temperature. Tab, Oral Susp, Dry Powder for Inj Store at room temperature, Below 25°C. Protect from Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 349.75
DRAP approved maximum price · per 70ml · approved 27 Jul, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
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