Purpose
Any medication during
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that treats bacterial infections like pneumonia, bronchitis
Key Points
UTIs can be classified as lower urinary tract infections, including both asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB)
It belongs to the beta-lactam class of antibiotics and works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, leading to their destruction
Augmentin is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby, but a woman should tell her doctor if she is pregnant or plans to become pregnant during treatment
Almost every pregnant woman will face a decision about taking medicines before and during pregnancy
They are typically prescribed for three to 10 days, depending on the type of medication and the severity of the infection
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Dosage of the drug to a pregnant woman should be prescribed by a doctor, based on the severity of clinical manifestations
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information
1, 2 Further, the American Dental Association and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) agree that emergency treatments, such as extractions, root canals or restorations can be safely
However, rates of mortality and morbidity related to GBS EOD are markedly higher among preterm newborns (mortality 19
Amoxicillin is a widely utilized beta-lactam antimicrobial drug approved by the U
Because of concerns regarding chlamydia persistence after exposure to penicillin-class antibiotics that has been demonstrated in animal and in vitro studies, amoxicillin is listed as an alternative therapy for C
Based on the amoxicillin component, AUGMENTIN should be dosed as follows: Neonates and Infants Aged <12 weeks (<3 months): The recommended dose of AUGMENTIN is 30 mg/kg/day divided every 12 hours, based on the amoxicillin component
However, it is important to consult with your doctor before using Augmentin during these periods to ensure the safety of both mother and baby
Here's a sampling of antibiotics generally considered safe during pregnancy: Penicillins, including amoxicillin (Amoxil, Larotid) and ampicillin
In pregnancy, avoid quinolones, tetracyclines, aminoglycosides, unless severe or life threatening infection, high dose metronidazole, trimethoprim (in first trimester - folate antagonist) and nitrofurantoin (at term - risk of neonatal haemolysis) (2)