Apo-Amoxi Clav and C1-Esterase Inhibitor (Recombinant)

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

Amoxicillin and clavulanate combination is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body.

Amoxicillin and clavulanate combination is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of medicines known as penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitors. It works by killing the bacteria and preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: C1 esterase inhibitor (human)
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Berinert, Cinryze, Haegarda, Ruconest

Treatment of acute angioedema attacks in patients with hereditary angioedema (HAE). Designated an orphan drug by FDA for this use.

Clinical studies were conducted principally in patients with abdominal, facial, or peripheral angioedema; efficacy in patients with laryngeal HAE attacks not established.

Recommended by US and international consensus guidelines as one of several options for treatment of acute HAE attacks; other drugs include ecallantide (plasma kallikrein inhibitor) and icatibant (bradykinin B2-receptor antagonist).