Both Augmentin and Xithrone are antibiotics used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. However, they belong to two different classes of antibiotics and have different mechanisms of action and spectrums of activity against certain types of bacteria. Understanding these differences helps determine the most appropriate medication to treat a specific type of infection.
Augmentin Tablets Ingredients
Augmentin tablets contain two active ingredients that work together:
Amoxicillin: This belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics and works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall formation, leading to cell death.
Clavulanic Acid: This inhibits the beta-lactamase enzyme produced by some bacteria to resist amoxicillin, thereby increasing the effectiveness of amoxicillin against these resistant bacteria.
Xithrone Tablets Ingredients
Zithromax tablets contain the active ingredient azithromycin. Azithromycin belongs to the macrolide class of antibiotics and works by inhibiting protein synthesis in bacteria, preventing their growth and reproduction. Azithromycin has a long half-life in the body, allowing it to be taken for a shorter period of time compared to many other antibiotics.
About Augmentin Tablets
Drug Class: Antibiotics
Drug Classification: Penicillin with Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor
Dosage Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Antimicrobials
Active Ingredients: Amoxicillin, Clavulanic Acid
About Xithrone Tablets
Drug Class: Antibiotics
Drug Classification: Macrolides
Drug Form: Tablets
Pharmaceutical Family: Antimicrobials
Active Ingredient: Azithromycin