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Princeton's WordNet

  1. amoxicillin, Amoxil, Larotid, Polymox, Trimox, Augmentinnoun

    an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections

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  1. augmentinnoun

    The antibiotic amoxicillin

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  1. Augmentin

    Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, also known as co-amoxiclav or amox-clav, sold under the brand name Augmentin, among others, is an antibiotic medication used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. It is a combination consisting of amoxicillin, a β-lactam antibiotic, and potassium clavulanate, a β-lactamase inhibitor. It is specifically used for otitis media, streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, cellulitis, urinary tract infections, and animal bites. It is taken by mouth or by injection into a vein.Common side effects include diarrhea, vomiting, and allergic reactions. It also increases the risk of yeast infections, headaches, and blood clotting problems. It is not recommended in people with a history of a penicillin allergy. It is relatively safe for use during pregnancy.Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was approved for medical use in the United States in 1984. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. The World Health Organization classifies amoxicillin/clavulanic-acid as critically important for human medicine. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 107th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 6 million prescriptions.

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  1. augmentin

    Augmentin is a prescription antibiotic medication used to treat various bacterial infections. It is a combination of two active ingredients, amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin works by stopping the growth of bacteria while clavulanic acid helps to prevent bacteria from destroying the amoxicillin. This medication is commonly used to treat infections of the skin, ears, sinuses, respiratory system, and urinary tract.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of augmentin in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of augmentin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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