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Curam Injection

Curam Injection

amoxicillin + clavulanic acid

Manufacturer:

Sandoz

Distributor:

Maxxcare

Marketer:

Mega Lifesciences
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Co-amoxiclav (amoxicillin & clavulanic acid). Per 600 mg vial Amoxicillin 500 mg, clavulanic acid 100 mg. Per 1,200 mg vial Amoxicillin 1,000 mg, clavulanic acid 200 mg
Indications/Uses
Severe ENT, resp & urinary tract, skin & soft tissue (including dental), bone & joint & intra-abdominal infections; genital organ infections in women. Prevention of infections associated w/ major surgical procedures in adults & childn.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult & childn weighing ≥40 kg 1,000 mg/200 mg every 8 hr. Prevention of infection during & other surgery 1,000 mg/200 mg prior to the surgery & when patient is given the anesth. Dose may differ depending on type of operation & may be repeated if surgery takes >1 hr. Childn weighing <40 kg & ≥3 mth 25 mg/5 mg/kg every 8 hr, <4 kg & <3 mth 25 mg/5 mg/kg every 12 hr. All doses may be administered either by slow IV inj over 3-4 min directly into a vein or via drip tube or by infusion over 30-40 min. Duration: Not >2 wk.
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin, clavulanic acid or penicillin. Patient w/ history of severe allergic reaction to any other antibiotic; liver problems or jaundice when taking antibiotic.
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Special Precautions
Not suitable for IM administration. Patient w/ glandular fever; irregular urine output. May worsen existing conditions or cause serious side effects eg, allergic reactions, convulsions & inflammation of large intestine. Affects results of blood tests (eg, RBC status tests or LFTs) or urine tests (for glucose). Side effects may make patient unfit to drive. Hepatic & renal impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. 1,200 mg vial: Patients on controlled K diet.
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Adverse Reactions
Skin rash, vasculitis, fever, joint pain, swollen glands in neck, armpit or groin, swelling of face or mouth, collapse; inflammation of large intestine. Thrush; diarrhoea.
Drug Interactions
Probable allergic skin reaction w/ allopurinol. Probenecid; warfarin. Affects efficacy of MTX. May affect efficacy of mycophenolate mofetil.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Penicillins
ATC Classification
J01CR02 - amoxicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations, including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Curam Injection powd for soln for inj/infusion 1,200 mg
Packing/Price
1's
Form
Curam Injection powd for soln for inj/infusion 600 mg
Packing/Price
1's
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