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Question:

What is the brand name for amoxicillin trihydrate– potassium clavulanate?

A Augmentin

explanation

Augmentin is the brand name for amoxicillin trihydrate–potassium clavulanate. Cefuroxime is generic for Ceftin, ciprofloxacin is generic for Cipro, and telithromycin is generic for Ketek.

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