Amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium contraindications

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Amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium
AUGMENTIN® FDA Package Insert
Description
Clinical Pharmacology
Microbiology
Indications and Usage
Contraindications
Warnings and Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Drug Interactions
Overdosage
Dosage and Administration
How Supplied
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]

Contraindications

  • Serious Hypersensitivity Reactions

AUGMENTIN is contraindicated in patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to amoxicillin, clavulanate or to other beta‑lactam antibacterial drugs (e.g., penicillins and cephalosporins).

  • Cholestatic Jaundice/Hepatic Dysfunction

AUGMENTIN is contraindicated in patients with a previous history of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction associated with AUGMENTIN.[1]

References

  1. "AUGMENTIN (AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM) TABLET, FILM COATED AUGMENTIN (AMOXICILLIN AND CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM) POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION [DR. REDDY'S LABORATORIES INC]". Text " accessdate" ignored (help)

Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.