Contraindications

It is forbidden to take in the following cases:

• severe liver disease caused by the early use of drugs with clavulanic acid in the composition;
• jaundice;
• glucose-galactose malabsorption syndrome.

It is also unacceptable to take the drug in the presence of individual intolerance to the active components and an allergy to the penicillin group.

Indications for use Augmentin (tablets)

• acute bacterial sinusitis (with a confirmed diagnosis);
• acute inflammation of the middle ear (acute otitis media);
• exacerbation of chronic bronchitis (with a confirmed diagnosis);
• community-acquired pneumonia;
• urinary tract infections (cystitis, pyelonephritis);
• infections of the skin and soft tissues (in particular, cellulite, animal bites, acute abscesses and phlegmon of the maxillofacial region);
• infections of bones and joints (in particular, osteomyelitis).

Formal recommendations for the appropriate use of antibacterial agents should be taken into account..

Contraindications Augmentin

According to the instructions, Augmentin (click here) is not recommended for use in cases of severe previous hypersensitivity reaction to penicillins, cephalosporins or other allergens, with suspected infectious mononucleosis, during pregnancy, as well as women who are breast-feeding. With special caution, the use of the drug is prescribed for serious impaired liver function and if the patient has a history of various allergic reactions. With signs of an erythematous rash or urticaria, it is recommended to stop treatment, it is also not advisable to take Augmentin simultaneously with Probenecid and Allopurinol.

The drug should be stored in a cool, dry place at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C..

Symptoms of pyelonephritis

The most common symptoms of acute pyelonephritis include:

• Fever, chills
• Nausea, vomiting
• General weakness, fatigue
• Dull aching pain in the side on the affected side or lower back of the girdle
• Frequent urination in women and frequent urination in men
• Small swelling

Additional non-specific symptoms of pyelonephritis, characterizing the course of an inflammatory disease:

• Fever;
• Dehydration;
• Cardiopalmus.

In the chronic course of pyelonephritis, the manifestations of the disease can occur in a milder form, but persist for a long time. In this case, the blood test is calm, white blood cells in the urine, but there may be no bacteriuria. http://antibiotics.emedtv.com/augmentin/augmentin-and-breastfeeding.html With remission, there are no symptoms, blood and urine tests are normal.

Every third patient with pyelonephritis has concomitant symptoms of a lower urinary tract infection (cystitis in women, urethritis in men):

• Stitching or burning pain during urination;
• The appearance of blood in the urine;
• Strong, rapid urination, even with an empty bladder;
• Change in color of urine (dark, cloudy). Sometimes - with a characteristic unpleasant "fishy" smell.