Augmentin XR

Amoxicillin-clavulanate 1.75-4 g/day in 2-3 doses 90 mg/kg per day in 2 doses Broad coverage particularly with high doses Augmentin XR (2 g every 12 hours) targeted toward PRSP... 

Augmentin XR - Take Augmentin XR at the start of a meal to enhance the absorption of amoxicillin and minimize the potential for Gl intolerance. Absorption of the amoxicillin component is decreased when Augmentin XR is taken on an empty stomach. 

Augmentin tablets (250 or 500 mg) cannot be used to provide the same dosages as Aagmenf/V XR extended-release tablets. This is because Augmentin XR contains 62.5 mg clavulanic acid, while the Augmentin 250 and 500 mg tablets each contain 125 mg clavulanic acid. In addition, the extended-release tablet provides an P.859... 

The scored Augmentin XR tablets are available for greater convenience for adult patients who have difficulty swallowing. The scored Aygmenf/V XR tablet may be broken in half at score line. The scored tablet is not intended to reduce the dosage of medication taken as stated in the table above, the recommended dose of Augmentin XR is 2 tablets twice daily every 12 hours. 

Renally impaired patients Augmentin XR is contraindicated in severely impaired patients with a Ccr of less than 30 mL/min and in hemodialysis patients. 

Augmentin XR indicated for treatment of community-acquired pneumonia or bacterial sinusitis due to beta-lactamase-producing strains with reduced penicillin susceptibility... 

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