Cough - a reflex reaction of the organism, which is not always caused by exposure to pathological and physiological nature can bear. In accordance with this Augmentin for coughs are not always shown. The appointment of antibiotic depends on the clinical situation and causes coughing.
In what situations should be treated Augmentin
Augmentin - combined antibiotic. Produced by English and Russian pharmaceutical companies in the dosage form in form of tablets and powder for suspension. The medicine contains a part of the beta-lactam penicillin, amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.
The main pharmacological effect of Augmentin - bactericidal. The drug affects the synthesis of the microorganism cell wall, inhibit the growth and proliferation of a pathological agent causes its death and elimination from the organism. The spectrum of activity is very wide, includes a large number of Gram-positive microorganisms and, aerobes and anaerobes. The spectrum is complemented by a microbe producing beta-lactamase, due to content in the Augmentin clavulanate.
Augmentin tablets are rapidly absorbed in the lower gastrointestinal tract, the active substances are distributed throughout the body, get to the target organs. The maximum concentration of pharmaceutical substance core achieved after 7 hours. The main metabolism occurs in the liver cells. The half-life - about an hour.
Indications for use of Augmentin:
- Infectious diseases of the ear, nose, throat, respiratory system, caused by susceptible microorganisms to the drug. It was in this situation when coughing helps Augmentin;
- Infectious diseases of the lungs, the bronchi. Pneumonia and bronchitis accompanied by cough more often than upper respiratory tract infection. In this situation, treat cough Augmentin as appropriate;
- Pathologies of the urinary system caused by the penetration of pathogenic microbes;
- Skin infections;
- Secondary infections;
- Sepsis various etiologies.
Does Augmentin is effective for coughs
Does Augmentin when coughing - depends on the cause of the disease. If the cough is caused by an infectious inflammation of the upper and lower respiratory tract, the appointment of Augmentin allows you to quickly cure the disease and get rid of adverse symptoms.
But it is worth remembering that a cough - a symptom, Augmentin does not act on the symptoms and the cause of the disease. Of course, after the cause of the disease cough over time stops, but for faster disposal of this Adverse symptoms it is recommended to use symptomatic medications: cold preparations and phlegm medicines.
When you can not be treated with cough Augmentin
Augmentin treat cough prohibited when the cough is caused by factors not included in the above list.
In addition, there are some basic contraindications:
- Individual intolerance means components;
- Allergic history;
- Allergic reactions to penicillin in the past;
- Abnormal liver reaction to the reception of Augmentin in the past;
- Serious renal dysfunction;
- For tablets - the age of a child under 12 years of age;
- Powder - under the age of 3 months. Children from 3 months to a year - with caution;
- The powder is not recommended for use in patients with phenylketonuria.
Can I use Augmentin cough during pregnancy
Pregnancy - frequent contraindication for the use of antibiotics. Many antibacterial agents have teratogenic and mutagenic effects. Penicillins - the safest group of both the mother and the fetus. However, when you cough Augmentin is not recommended during pregnancy. Drug when coughing can be used in situations where there is no other alternative. In other situations it is better to choose a more secure analog of the group of penicillins. After biological research it was found that no teratogenic effects.
Augmentin when coughing can be used in feeding your baby breast milk. Side effects are minimal. In rare cases, you may candidiasis of the oral cavity of the child, and diarrhea. should refuse to accept the medication in the event of adverse symptoms.
What dosage used to treat coughs Augmentin
Dosage and duration of reception Augmentin at cough matched at the reception of the attending specialist depending on the weight, age, clinical symptoms, severity of disease. The drug typically occurs in a few minutes before meals. The minimum number of days that can be assigned Augmentin - 5. The maximum duration of the course - two weeks.
Augmentin produced in different dosages and formulations. You should always check with the appointment and the dose written on the packaging. Adult patients take 1 tablet of 250 mg or 500 mg three times a day depending on the severity of the infection. When you cough in children to drink Augmentin should be strictly prescribed by the doctor dosage, as it is calculated by body weight and age. Number of rounds - 3 times a day.
For elderly patients, those with mild disorders of the liver and kidneys the dosage reduced. With an overdose of augmentin possible symptoms: crystalluria in the analysis of urine, upset the electrolyte balance and water balance, pathological reactions on the part of the digestive system.
Side effects in the treatment of cough Augmentin
Augmentin dry cough and severe temperature, like most other antibiotics can cause side reactions:
- Candidiasis of the oral cavity, mucous membranes, skin;
- Reduced number of leukocytes, blood platelets, anemia with hemolysis, increasing the number of eosinophils;
- Angioedema, swelling of mucosal and subcutaneous fat, anaphylactic and anaphylactoid shock;
- Vertigo, headache various localization and severity, nervous agitation, convulsions, insomnia, anxiety, and depression;
- Loose stools, vomiting, abdominal pain, flatulence;
- Pseudomembranous colitis, inflammation of the gastric mucosa, enamel shade change on the teeth, inflammation of the oral mucosa;
- Increase in the biochemical analysis of blood hepatic cytolytic enzymes, drug-induced hepatitis, jaundice caused by cholestasis, bile stasis symptoms;
- The rash on the skin of different shapes, itching associated with allergies or cholestasis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome;
- Inflammation interstitial renal excretion of uric acid crystals in the urine.
conclusion
Augmentin at cough administered in clinical situations when cough is a symptom of an infectious disease of the upper or lower respiratory tract. The effect of the drug is not directed at the symptoms of the disease and to eliminate the microorganism. After the elimination of the causes of the infection the body is recovering, adverse symptoms stoped, the overall condition is improving, the recovery comes. recommended to combine etiotropic, symptomatic and pathogenetic pharmaceuticals for the integrated treatment of infections.
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