Amoxicillin-Clavulunate (250-500-875 mg) | Tablet

Use:

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Clavulanate potassium is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that helps prevent certain bacteria from becoming resistant to amoxicillin.

Side effect:

• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Headache.
• Diarrhea.
• Gas.
• Stomach pain.
• Skin rash or itching.
• White patches in your mouth or throat

Medication interaction:

Taking Augmentin with oral anticoagulant drugs such as warfarin (Coumadin, Jantoven) might increase the effects of the anticoagulants

Ampicillin (125-250-500 mg) Capsule/Suspension

Use:

IV/IM: 1-2 g/6hr

50-250 mg/kg/day divided q4-6hr

not to exceed 12 g/day

Side effect:

• Acute inflammatory skin eruption
• Redness of the skin
• Rash.
• Hives.
• Fever.
• Seizure.
• Black hairy tongue.
• Diarrhea.

Medication interaction:

Ampicillin has no known severe interactions with other drugs.

Cefazolin (250-500 mg) | Tablet/Capsule

Use:

Cefazolin is suggested for patients who are allergic to penicillin and cannot take the medication by mouth, with the dosage of 1 g IV or IM 30 minutes before the procedure

Side effect:

• Genital itching.
• White patches in mouth.
• Loss of appetite.
• Heartburn.
• Gas.
• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Diarrhea

Medication interaction:

Can interact with aminoglycoside antibiotics (such as tobramycin, gentamicin), “blood thinners” (such as warfarin), chloramphenicol.

Ceftriaxone (125-250-500 mg) Capsule/Suspension

Use:

Side effect:

• Black, tarry stools.
• Chest pain.
• Shortness of breath.
• Sore throat.
• Sores, ulcers.
• Swollen glands.

Medication interaction:

Ceftriaxone has no known severe interactions with other drugs.

Cephalexin (250-500 mg) | Tablet/Capsule

Use:

Cephalexin effective for treating dental abscesses and gingival infections

Side effect:

• Abdominal pain.
• Clay-colored stools.
• Weakness.
• itching or rash.
• Nausea and vomiting.
• Red skin lesions, often with a purple center.

Medication interaction:

Cephalexin can interact with certain medications and supplements, such as metformin, warfarin, and zinc.

Azithromycin (250-500-600 mg) | Tablet

Use:

Azithromycin produces a “focused” cure and is an appropriate antibiotic for these infections

Side effect:

• Nausea.
• Vomiting.
• Headache.
• Diarrhea.

Medication interaction:

Using azithromycin while taking nelfinavir, which is a drug that helps treat HIV, can increase the risk of liver abnormalities and hearing problems.

Clarithromycin (250-500 mg) | Tablet/Suspension

Use:

Clarithromycin is an effective drug for patients who are allergic or have sensitivities to penicillin. Clarithromycin is often used in the treatment of dental abscesses.

Side effect:

• Nausea.
• Diarrhea
• Bloating and indigestion.
• Headaches.
• Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)

Medication interaction:

Taking these drugs with clarithromycin may cause severe muscle problems.