Amoxicillin and Clavulanate and Guanfacine ER

• Generic Name: amoxicillin / clavulanate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Augmentin, Augmentin ES-600, Augmentin XR

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.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate potassium is a combination medicine used to treat many different infections caused by bacteria, such as sinusitis, pneumonia, ear infections, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and infections of the skin.

• Generic Name: guanfacine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Intuniv, Tenex

Guanfacine reduces nerve impulses in your heart and blood vessels. Guanfacine works by relaxing blood vessels, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

The Tenex brand of guanfacine is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given with other blood pressure medications.

The Intuniv brand of guanfacine is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Guanfacine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.