Among the broad-spectrum antibiotics"Amoxiclav" occupies a special place. This combined preparation consists of the antibiotic "Amoxicillin", which is combined in the preparation with clavulanic acid, which also has activity in the fight against bacteria. In turn, "Amoxicillin" is a semi-synthetic penicillin. The interaction of these substances prevents the enzymatic degradation of amoxicillin.
Such a composition makes "Amoksiklav" so effective and fast that it can be prescribed to patients until the causative agent is identified and pharmacokinetic studies are studied.
"Amoxiclav", analogues of this drug("Augmentin", "Ranklav", "Liklav", "Panklav", "Rapiklav", "Flekloklav Soljutab", "Ekoklav" and others) are most often used to treat severe infectious diseases affecting the respiratory organs, urinary system, biliary tract , pelvic organs. The drug copes with ENT infections, tonsillitis, prostatitis and gonorrhea. "Amoxiclav", its analogues help fight infections in bones, skin, soft tissues. With their help, sepsis or endocarditis can be treated. The drug may be prescribed to cancer patients as one of the components of chemotherapy.
Usually up to 14 years the drug "Amoxiclav", analoguesit is taken in suspension. After this age, doctors prescribe pills. Usually prescribe pills three times a day. The doctor selects doses based on the severity of the disease, the weight and age of the patient.
The drug can be administered intravenously at regular intervals: by acting directly into the blood, it acts faster than oral administration.
Since Amoksiklav, its analogues are expensive, often there are questions: “How do analogues differ? Which ones to prefer? Is it possible to replace the drug? "Augmentin" or "Amoxiclav" choose? "
The fact is that almost all analogs of "Amoksiklava"identical in composition. The active ingredient in them are "Amoxicillin" and clavuanic acid. They are active against aerobic gram-positive bacteria. Differ drugs usually only manufacturer and price. So "Amoksiklav" produced in Slovenia. Its price varies from 70 rubles (5 tablets at 0.6 mg) to 400 rubles (14 tablets at 1000 mg).
"Augmentin" is made in the UK,"Ranklav" - in India, "Sumamed" - in Croatia, "Ecoclav" - in Russia. The price of these drugs is in the range of 130 - 1000 rubles, depending on the dosage, the number of tablets in the package and the region in which the medicine is sold.
Therefore, to answer the question about which drug"Amoxiclav" or "Sumamed" is better, difficult. This can only be done by a medical practitioner who is thoroughly familiar with the actions of antibiotics. The pharmacy is usually allowed sale of analogues. However, before buying a drug that is not prescribed, but a similar drug, it is better to consult a specialist.
What brings these drugs together is not only the composition, but also the side effect that antibiotics can cause.
"Amoxiclav", analogues of this drug are capableprovoke vomiting, nausea, impaired kidney and liver function. Allergic reactions often occur: urticaria, anaphylactic shock, edema. Sometimes an antibiotic can cause colitis or hepatitis.
This once again warns of how dangerousself-treatment with such drugs. Therefore, despite the fact that Amoxiclav, its analogues, are now sold without a prescription, they can be taken only on the recommendation of a doctor.
Not everyone can take broad-spectrum antibiotics. They are not recommended.
- People with individual intolerance
- Patient mononucleosis
- Pregnant and lactating
- Patients with gastrointestinal disorders
- Patients with renal or hepatic failure
With the wrong dosage of antibiotics cancome overdose. Usually it is expressed in the appearance of diarrhea, vomiting, urticaria. In case of overdose, hemodialysis is the best means of removing intoxication.
