Drug: Augmentin

Augmentin (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium)

Augmentin is used in the treatment of lower respiratory, middle ear, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections that are caused by certain specific bacteria. These bacteria produce a chemical enzyme called beta lactamase that makes some infections particularly difficult to treat.

Taken by a patient, it can act as an anti-biotic drug to prevent further infection. This drug is normally given after an operation so that no further infection can arise.

Further warnings about this drug can be found here:
http://health.yahoo.com/other-other/amoxicillin-and-clavulanate-potassium/healthwise--d00089a1.html