What Are The Side Effects Of Amoxi-Clav?

Question:

Most of what I read was informational. However, I would like to know the side effects of Amox1-Clav given for a cat bite and after a tetanus shot, please? Thank you.

Answer:

Amoxi-clav is another name for a combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin is a penicillin type antibiotic and clavulanic acid is a medicine that prevents the breakdown of amoxicillin by enzymes produced by some bacteria. The side effects seen with amoxicillin-clavulanate are similar to those commonly seen with amoxicillin alone.

Gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea (1-14%), and nausea, and vomiting (~1-5%) are more likely to occur with amoxicillin-clavulanate. These side effects can be minimized by taking the medicine with food. Rash and hives occur in roughly 3% of patients taking this combination. Oral or vaginal yeast infections may occur in up to 14% of patients. Other side effects may occur.

If you have a question about whether a particular effect is related to the combination if amoxicillin and clavulanic acid contact your doctor or a pharmacist who knows you.

The tetanus shot will not affect this medication. Injection site reactions or soreness have been the most commonly reported side effects with tetanus shots.

This response was prepared in part by Anthony Carvitti and Jeff Williams, PharmD students at the University of Cincinnanti.

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