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Achromycin is a type of antibiotic used for treating certain bacterial infections and acne. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at how Achromycin works, its possible side effects, and potential interactions with other medicines.
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Antibiotic
Amoxicillin and clavulanate is a prescription antibiotic used for treating a number of different infections. This eMedTV article talks about this medicine, including its possible interactions and warnings.
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium
Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is an antibiotic that is available by prescription. This eMedTV article describes the drug in more detail, explains how it works to treat infections, and lists possible side effects that may occur with treatment.
Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Dosing
The usual dose of amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is 500 mg every 12 hours or 250 mg every 8 hours. This eMedTV page also offers amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium dosing guidelines for children and explains how and when to take the drug.
Azithromycin is a prescription antibiotic that is prescribed to treat numerous common infections. This eMedTV article lists some specific infections that can be treated with azithromycin and discusses azithromycin effects, strengths, and side effects.
A pregnant woman may take azithromycin if its benefits outweigh the possible risk to her unborn child. This eMedTV article explains that you should let your healthcare provider know if you're taking azithromycin and pregnancy occurs.
This eMedTV page explains that the suggested azithromycin dosage for treating most bacterial infections is 250 mg or 500 mg daily for three to five days. This page also covers dosing for children and for the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.
Azithromycin Drug Interactions
Warfarin and phenytoin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with azithromycin. This eMedTV page describes how azithromycin drug interactions can alter the way your body metabolizes the drugs or the levels of some drugs in your body.
