Amoxicillin
Uses
Amoxicillin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections
How it Works
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, Amoxicillin kills the bacterial infection by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, Amoxicillin prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which then provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Amoxicillin may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Allergic reaction,
Vomiting,
Skin Rash,
Diarrhoea
Clavulanic Acid
Uses
Clavulanic Acid is used in the treatment of bacterial infections and the symptoms it may cause.
How it Works
Clavulanic acid works by blocking the action of the enzymes produced by bacteria to inactivate the antibiotics, thus allowing the antibiotics to work and helping in the treatment of the infection.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Clavulanic Acid can include the symptoms below;
Diarrhoea,
Indigestion,
Rash,
Itching,
Vomiting