Pregnancy interaction

• Amoxicillin-clavulanate is usually safe to take during pregnancy when it is obviously needed.
• Studies on animals reveal no severe danger, while studies on people typically support safety.
• Don't use it in the first trimester unless the benefits outweigh the hazards.
• May cause diarrhea in the mother, which can lead to dehydration. Keep an eye on hydration.
• Always ask your doctor before using this while pregnant.

Medicine interaction
 

Q1. What is the purpose of CAVMOX-CV DUOS?
It is used to treat bacterial infections such as pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infections, throat infections, urinary tract infections, and skin/soft-tissue infections.

Q2. Is it an antibiotic?
Yes. It has amoxicillin (an antibiotic) and clavulanic acid (a resistance buster).

Q3: Is it safe for me to consume it if I'm allergic to penicillin?
No. If you know you are allergic to penicillin, amoxicillin, or cephalosporins, do not use this medicine.

Q4: Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking this medicine?
Moderate drinking doesn't directly interfere with medications, but it could make side effects like stomach trouble worse.

Q5. What happens if I forget a dose?
Take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for the next dose, don't take the one you missed. Don't take twice as much.

Q6. Will this medicine make you have loose stools?
Yes, diarrhea is a common side effect of gut flora imbalance.

Q7. Is it safe for women who are nursing to take it?
Small quantities go into breast milk, which is normally safe but might cause diarrhea or thrush in babies.

 

Expert advice

• Taking the drug with meals can help your stomach feel better and help it absorb better.
• Finish the whole course even if you feel better.
• If you get a rash, start itching, have trouble breathing, or show signs of an allergic response, call right away.
• Do not use in people with liver illness unless a doctor says to and watches them.
• Using it for a long time could lead to secondary infections, including yeast or fungal infections.
• If you have diarrhea, drink plenty of water.

Side effects

Normal:

• Diarrhea
• Feeling sick or throwing up
• Pain in the stomach
• Rash on skin
• Pain in the head
• Less common but serious:
• A very bad allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
• Elevated liver enzymes/jaundice
• Very bad skin responses (rare)
• Diarrhea linked to Clostridium difficile
• If you have a bad response, get medical attention right away.

How it works

• Amoxicillin stops bacteria from making cell walls, which kills them.
• Clavulanic acid stops beta-lactamases, which are bacterial enzymes, from breaking down amoxicillin.
• Together, they cover more types of bacteria and work well against bacteria that are resistant to other treatments.

Medicine interaction

• Allopurinol: may raise the risk of skin rashes
• Warfarin: may make bleeding more likely; INR monitoring is needed
• Methotrexate—toxicity could get worse
• Probenecid raises levels of amoxicillin.
• Food Interaction
• Best to take with food.
• Interaction of diseases
• Problems with the liver
• Mononucleosis (may create a bad rash)

How to use

• Take the precise amount that your doctor tells you to.
• After eating, drink a glass of water and swallow.
• Keep the doses spaced out evenly (every 8 to 12 hours, depending on what the doctor says).
• Don't quit early, miss doses, or take medicine on your own.

Uses/Indications

• Sinusitis that comes on suddenly
• Otitis media (ear infection)
• Tonsillitis and pharyngitis
• Pneumonia acquired in the community
• Bronchitis and other diseases of the lungs
• Infections of the urinary tract
• Infections affecting the skin and soft tissues
• Infections in the mouth
• Infections of the bones and joints (in some situations)