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What is first line treatment for Pyelonephritis and its mode of action?

Author: Ayla Garber



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Amoxicillin clavulanate= Beta lactam antibiotic combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid Clavulanic acid acts to reduce drug resistance when used in combination - it has minimal antibacterial action but is a potent inhibitor of beta-lactamase produced by some bacteria Inhibits cell wall synthesis causing cell lysis = bactericidal


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