What is the brand name for Amoxicillin / Clavulanate?
The brand name for Amoxicillin / Clavulanate is Augmentin.
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Amoxicillin / Clavulanate
Augmentin
Amoxicillin / Clavulanate is the generic name for the brand-name drug Augmentin. It is a penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor used to treat bacterial infections. On the PTCE Top 200 drug list, Amoxicillin / Clavulanate ranks #66 and is one of the most frequently tested infectious disease medications — commonly quizzed on its brand–generic pair, drug class, and key side effects.
| Generic name | Amoxicillin / Clavulanate |
|---|---|
| Brand name(s) | Augmentin |
| Drug class | Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor |
| Class group | Infectious Disease |
| Common use | bacterial infections |
| DEA schedule | Unscheduled |
| Availability | Prescription only (Rx) |
What is Amoxicillin / Clavulanate used for?
• Treatment of infections due to susceptible bacteria producing beta-lactamase (e.g., sinusitis, otitis media, respiratory, skin/soft tissue, urinary tract infections).
What drug class is Amoxicillin / Clavulanate?
Amoxicillin / Clavulanate is a Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor in the Infectious Disease group. Knowing the class is the fastest way to predict its uses, side effects, and the brand↔generic pairs the PTCE tests.
Common side effects of Amoxicillin / Clavulanate
- arrow_rightDiarrhea
- arrow_rightNausea/vomiting
- arrow_rightRash
- arrow_rightYeast infections
Major interactions
- arrow_rightWarfarin: may ↑ INR/bleeding risk (monitor)
- arrow_rightAllopurinol may ↑ rash risk when combined with amoxicillin
- arrow_rightProbenecid may ↑ amoxicillin levels
- arrow_rightOral contraceptives: possible reduced efficacy (counsel backup method)
Is Amoxicillin / Clavulanate a controlled substance?
No. Amoxicillin / Clavulanate is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
How to remember Amoxicillin / Clavulanate (PTCE mnemonic)
AUGmentin AUGments amoxicillin — clavulanate beats β-lactamase. Diarrhea common (clavulanate); take with food; rash with mono.
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PTCE exam tip
Augmentin is amoxicillin + clavulanate (a beta-lactamase inhibitor that beats resistance). It's still a penicillin, so allergy screening applies.
Amoxicillin / Clavulanate FAQ
What is Amoxicillin / Clavulanate used for?
Amoxicillin / Clavulanate is used to treat bacterial infections. • Treatment of infections due to susceptible bacteria producing beta-lactamase (e.g., sinusitis, otitis media, respiratory, skin/soft tissue, urinary tract infections).
What drug class is Amoxicillin / Clavulanate?
Amoxicillin / Clavulanate is a Penicillin + beta-lactamase inhibitor (Infectious Disease group).
Is Amoxicillin / Clavulanate a controlled substance?
No. Amoxicillin / Clavulanate is not a federally controlled substance (it is unscheduled by the DEA).
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