Question 1

if a bacteria is susceptible to amoxicillin but not to clavulanate, and i was prescribed augmentin which is (amoxicillin/clavulanate) would the amoxicillin portion of it still be effective assuming its same dose if the amoxicillin was taken by itself?

Accepted Answer

: Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, it interferes with bacterial life cycle and causes them to stop growing and dividing. Some bacteria have developed a compound called beta-lactamase which breaks down the amoxicillin. Clavulanate (clavulanic acid) is in a class of compounds called beta-lactamase inhibitors. It prevents the bacteria from breaking down the amoxicillin, so that the antibiotic can work.

Question 2

can amoxicillin-clavulanate (augmentin) 875-125 mg

treat gonorrhea, chlamydia and sti's?

Accepted Answer

If dosed right: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) would help kill off some strains of gonorrhea, but not all. It would likely do nothing for chlamydia and many other STI's. It would be best to get in to see a provider knowledgeable about current treatment protocols and get correct treatment, if needed.This is nothing you would want to self treat with borrowed meds. Several of these germs can make you sterile.

Question 3

does augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium)  inhibit cyp34a enzyme?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: The metabolism of clavulanate is through the liver and amoxicillin is primarily urine and some bile and it is  unknown whether it inhibits CYP450 or not at this point

Question 4

which antibiotic is more effective for a pilonidal cyst: augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) or doxycycline hyclate, and what are the pros and cons?

Accepted Answer

I'd use Augmentin: Success is unlikely with either because these usually need to be drained. However, Augment in has broader coverage for the type of germs involved &amp; less (but some) potential for GI side effects.

Question 5

my 6month old is having serious allergic reaction to amoxicillin&clavulanate(augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) prescribed by doc.rash all over his body&face.what can i use?

Accepted Answer

Call your doctor: call the doctor who prescribed the antibiotics.  Not all rashes are the same.  They look different and can be caused by different things depending on if your child has had the antibiotic before and how many doses the child has taken.  Rashes in a child may be due to a virus and not antibiotics.   Call your doctor.

Question 6

what can lead to, or is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

The following cause or are associated with Gastroesophageal reflux disease::   CREST syndrome, Cystic fibrosis, Sleep apnea, Zollinger Ellison syndrome, Lactase deficiency, Rett syndrome.

Question 7

which home remedies are considered the best for gastroesophageal reflux disease?

Accepted Answer

Small meals: Small meals - almost like grazing
low in fat
no fried foods
dont eat with in 3 hours of bedtime.

Question 8

gastroesophageal reflux disease worse with spicy foods?

Accepted Answer

It may: Spicy foods may make reflux symptoms worse but not always. If you have gerd and do fine with spicy foods then there is no reason to avoid them.

Question 9

how to cure gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) naturally? ginger?

Accepted Answer

1: Bland diet, low in acidic foods like citrus, tomatoes etc, high fat diet like cheese, fried food, red meat etc,  no or low caffeine, no alcohol or smoking and avoiding lifting and stooping etc.

Question 10

can gastroesophageal reflux disease cause constant nausea?

Accepted Answer

As can many things: A doctor can evaluate if nausea symptoms last more than 2 days. Nausea can be due to many things, such as: stomach virus infection, other viral infection (such as flu), some bacterial infections (such as strep throat), gastroesophageal reflux (heartburn), gastritis (may be H. pylori), gall bladder or liver disease, some cancers, pregnancy, kidney diseases, anxiety, depression, medications,...

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Amoxicillin and clavulanate augmentin gastroesophageal reflux disease

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If a bacteria is susceptible to amoxicillin but not to clavulanate, and i was prescribed augmentin which is (amoxicillin/clavulanate) would the amoxicillin portion of it still be effective assuming its same dose if the amoxicillin was taken by itself?

A member asked:

Can amoxicillin-clavulanate (augmentin) 875-125 mg treat gonorrhea, chlamydia and sti's?

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Does augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) inhibit cyp34a enzyme?

A member asked:

Which antibiotic is more effective for a pilonidal cyst: augmentin (amoxicillin clavulanate) or doxycycline hyclate, and what are the pros and cons?

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My 6month old is having serious allergic reaction to amoxicillin&clavulanate(augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) prescribed by doc.rash all over his body&face.what can i use?

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What can lead to, or is associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease?

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Which home remedies are considered the best for gastroesophageal reflux disease?

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease worse with spicy foods?

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How to cure gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) naturally? ginger?

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Can gastroesophageal reflux disease cause constant nausea?

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