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Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (INN) or co-amoxiclav (BAN) is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. It is a combination antibiotic consisting of amoxicillin trihydrate, a β-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a β-lactamase inhibitor. This combination results in an antibiotic with an increased spectrum of action and restored efficacy against amoxicillin-resistant bacteria that produce β-lactamase. Side effects include an increased risk of yeast infections and diarrhea. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, a list of the most important medications needed in a basic health system. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was developed at Beecham Pharmaceuticals and marketed under the trade name Augmentin. It is available as a generic and marketed under a variety of trade names worldwide. ==Medical uses== Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid is widely used to treat or prevent many infections caused by susceptible bacteria, such as: *urinary tract infections *respiratory tract infections *skin and soft tissue infections *sinus infections *cat scratches *infections caused by the bacterial flora of the mouth, such as: * *dental infections * *infected animal bites * *infected human bites (including uncomplicated "clenched-fist" or "reverse-bite" injuries)〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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