Among the antibiotics penicillin relates Amoksiklav preparation. It is characterized by gentle effect on the body. Amoxiclav usually used in bronchitis, as well as other illnesses affecting the respiratory tract. Its main components are amoxicillin, clavulanic acid. This combination is due to the fact that the active ingredient Amoxicillin vulnerable to products from the bacteria. Purpose of the second component is to enhance its durability under the action of the pathogenic microflora.
The composition of the drug and its effect in bronchitis
Amoxiclav can be found in the form of a similar composition Augmentin drug. Its main active component - amoxicillin, the efficiency of which is maintained by the presence of clavulanic acid. It is characterized by a pronounced bactericidal effect, it supports the protective mechanisms of the organism as a whole. So use Amoxiclav drug can be, even if the bronchitis has acquired a heavy, running the form of an adult or child.
Treatment of bronchitis Amoksiklav drug administered in the presence of microorganisms such groups:
- Bordetella;
- enterococci;
- Proteus;
- gardnerelly;
- streptococci;
- Shigella;
- Klebsiella;
- Listeria;
- Moraxella.
These bacteria are the cause of various diseases, affecting the respiratory tract.
It proved that treatment of bronchitis amoxiclav provides necessary to help the body to fight disease. Immediately after exposure of the active substance into the body, it falls into the liquid, main tissues and organs. The highest concentrations are found after an hour, and the total elimination takes place after 3 hours. Advantageously, the substance is outputted by the kidneys, but also in this process involved the lungs and intestines.
Through this action, Amoxiclav not only helps with bronchitis in acute or chronic form, but also in pneumonia. It contributes to the process of sputum, minimizing inflammation in the bronchi. Against the background of easy separation and removal of phlegm, there is a rapid body cleansing.
issuance
Modern pharmacological industry offers to purchase drug Amoxiclav bronchitis in various forms. What exactly will be relevant in a particular case, determined by the physician.
His release in the form of:
- Amoksiklav Kviktab - represents tablets under dissolution in warm water (calculated on adults only);
- tablet, to which 250/500/875 mg of clavulanic acid substances are supplemented, selected subsidiary components;
- powders for dilution and suspension are assigned to children in bronchitis, immediately before the reception of the contents brought to the desired volume of boiled water in accordance with the instruction;
- powder for injection.
Giving Amoxiclav bronchitis in children It recommended as a suspension, with strict observance of dosage. To prepare the dry matter is shaken and gradually diluted with water. The norms of the drug based on the weight of babies.
Adults are often prescribed conventional tablets or Kviktab. They are characterized by fast absorbency in the body - they can be dissolved in water or simply drink plenty of fluids.
Calculated for intravenous Amoksiklav prescribed for the most severe disease. Usually, it is addressed in a hospital. It acts faster than other forms, therefore, its use is often required when creating a threat to the life of a patient with bronchitis.
Use in children
Positive reviews of experts testifies to the high efficiency of the drug for bronchitis with a minimum of side effects. Therefore it is recommended to take Amoxiclav bronchitis in adults and children. The dosage in each case is individual. When it is selected based on the daily allowance, depending on the weight of the patient:
- children up to 3 months - no more than 30 mg / kg per day;
- children weighing up to 40 kg - no more than 25 mg / kg body weight per day with an interval of 12 hours;
In severe disease or the presence of complications, taking the drug at a dose of 45 mg / kg body weight dose is divided into two doses every 12 hours. Or prescribed dosage of 40 mg / kg body weight per day, by dividing the total dose into three doses every 8 hours.
You can choose a tablet with a suitable dosage, but for young patients with bronchitis is more convenient to take the suspension, which is prepared just prior to the first use Amoksiklava and all subsequent days of treatment is kept strictly in refrigerator.
In the most severe cases, a parenteral form of application or when to give a child medication is not possible by other means. Amoksiklava dosage is as follows:
- for newborn babies, including those born before term - 30 mg / kg body weight twice a day;
- for children 3-12 years old to 30 mg / kg of body weight three times a day.
See also: Instructions for use to Amoksiklava
dosage
In each case, the dosage for treatment of bronchitis is selected individually. Here are accepted not only by the severity of the disease into account, but also features a patient's body, including his age. To determine the required amount, the reception frequency and duration of course of treatment for only a doctor can Amoksiklava.
For children over the age of 12 years and adults following recommended dosage according to the severity of the disease:
- with mild bronchitis 250 mg three times a day;
- bronchitis average weight of 250 or 500 mg three times a day;
- in severe and complicated bronchitis is assigned to 500 mg three times daily or 875 mg twice a day.
Based on the age of the patient, we recommend taking bronchitis Amoksiklava on:
- 30 mg / kg of body weight every 12 hours up to 3 months;
- 30 mg / kg of body weight every 8 hours up to 12 years;
Norms Amoksiklava suspension of bronchitis in children are as follows:
- 0.5 tsp 8 hours later at the age of 3-12 months;
- 1 tsp 8 hours later at the age of 1-7 years;
- 2 tsp 8 hours later at the age of 8-12 years.
Assign course Amoksiklava bronchitis and its duration can only be a doctor. In the case of self changes dosage likely negative consequences for the organism, together with a reduction in efficiency of administration of the antibiotic.
Features and rules of admission Amoksiklava
Experts remind that the self-treatment Amoksiklava categorically unacceptable. It is important to accurately follow the doctor's recommendations.
Basic rules of taking the medication for bronchitis include:
- Daily administration of amoxicillin adult restricted 6 g;
- Daily administration of amoxicillin for a child weighing up to 40 kg restricted 45mg per kilogram of body weight;
- A special mode is assigned in case of problems in the functioning of the kidneys;
- The maximum duration of treatment is 2 weeks - in the further effect of the drug drops sharply;
- While taking Amoksiklava bronchitis is not allowed the use of beverage alcohol in the composition which is present;
- in infectious mononucleosis taking it is not recommended;
- Regardless of the form of the drug, taking it for bronchitis should be combined with the meal, which will minimize its negative effects on the gastrointestinal tract;
- In order to avoid increasing protrombirovannogo period, it is important to avoid Amoksiklava combinations with drugs - anticoagulants;
- The combined use of rifampicin and Amoksiklava eliminates a positive effect both;
- Against the background of anuria Amoxiclav taken no more than once in 48 hours;
- It is important to monitor the work of the kidneys and the liver when administering the drug on a background of bronchitis;
- If the medication matches with glucosamine or by some laxatives, its absorbability drastically reduced, as if sharing economy with ascorbic acid noted reinforced his absorption.
Experts remind that assign this medicine can only be a doctor, based on the indications and contraindications of its application for bronchitis and other diseases. Do not forget that it significantly enhances the toxic properties of methotrexate, and also minimizes the effect of preroralnyh contraceptives that can lead to negative consequences.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
Amoksiklav - is an effective drug which has a number of indications and contraindications. Reception was not allowed in the following situations:
- detecting hypersensitivity to one or more of the basic components of the drug;
- individual patient aggravated sensitivity to antibiotics, penicillin representing group;
- presence of infectious mononucleosis type in the active phase;
- concurrent presence lymphocytic leukemia in a patient;
- problems with the functioning of the liver in patients receiving clavulanic acid in the past;
The gestation period is not an absolute contraindication to receiving Amoksiklava bronchitis. Use of the drug in such cases is justified only when the benefits to women will be greater than the potential risk to the baby hatched. Determine both can only be an experienced professional.
Side effects
In addition to the positive effect of Amoksiklava bronchitis on pathogenic microflora airways, in some cases there may be side effects:
- dizziness and migraines;
- convulsions;
- skin rash;
- character angioneurotic edema;
- anaphylactic shock;
- sleep problems, troubled state;
- kristaluriya;
- leukopenia;
- infringement of the liver;
- problems in the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract and its organs, including pain, impaired stool, nausea and vomiting.
Drug overdose fraught convulsions, sleep problems, the excitation state.
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Anna Moschovis - family doctor.
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