Ten reasons why you should use amoxicillin with clavulanic acid Review article
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The combination of amoxicillin with clavulanic acid significantly expanded its range of antibacterial activity. The antibiotic may penetrate well distributed to most tissues, allowing its effective use in the treatment of infections. Effective absorption of the substance from the gastrointestinal tract allows easy use in outpatient therapy. Amoxicillin clavulanate is a safe drug with a small organ toxicity, which also allows its use in patients who are pregnant or nursing. The antibiotic may for years successfully used for the eradication of diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, which are found in the course of the presence of Helicobacter pylori. This formulation, thanks to their synergistic properties in combination with other antibiotics such as fluoroquinolones or aminoglycosides, significantly increases the effectiveness of antimicrobial activity.
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