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Details

Stereochemistry ABSOLUTE
Molecular Formula C8H8NO5.K
Molecular Weight 237.2511
Optical Activity UNSPECIFIED
Defined Stereocenters 2 / 2
E/Z Centers 1
Charge 0

SHOW SMILES / InChI
Structure of CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM

SMILES

[K+].[H][C@@]12CC(=O)N1[C@@H](C([O-])=O)\C(O2)=C\CO

InChI

InChIKey=ABVRVIZBZKUTMK-JSYANWSFSA-M
InChI=1S/C8H9NO5.K/c10-2-1-4-7(8(12)13)9-5(11)3-6(9)14-4;/h1,6-7,10H,2-3H2,(H,12,13);/q;+1/p-1/b4-1-;/t6-,7-;/m1./s1

HIDE SMILES / InChI
Clavulanic acid is produced by the fermentation of Streptomyces clavuligerus. It is a β-lactam structurally related to the penicillins and possesses the ability to inactivate a wide variety of β-lactamases by blocking the active sites of these enzymes. Clavulanic acid is particularly active against the clinically important plasmid-mediated β-lactamases frequently responsible for transferred drug resistance to penicillins and cephalosporins. Clavulanic acid is used in conjunction with amoxicillin for the treatment of bronchitis and urinary tract, skin, and soft tissue infections caused by beta-lactamase producing organisms. Clavulanic acid competitively and irreversibly inhibits a wide variety of beta-lactamases, commonly found in microorganisms resistant to penicillins and cephalosporins. Binding and irreversibly inhibiting the beta-lactamase results in a restauration of the antimicrobial activity of beta-lactam antibiotics against lactamase-secreting-resistant bacteria. By inactivating beta-lactamase (the bacterial resistance protein), the accompanying penicillin/cephalosporin drugs may be made more potent as well.

CNS Activity

Curator's Comment: Clavulanic acid is a CNS-modulating compound with exceptional blood-brain barrier permeability and safety profile. Clavulanic acid has been proposed to have anti-depressant activity and was in Phase IIb clinical trials for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Studies have also shown that clavulanic acid suppresses anxiety and enhances sexual functions in rodent and primate models by a mechanism involving central nervous system (CNS) modulation.

Approval Year

TargetsConditions

Conditions

ConditionModalityTargetsHighest PhaseProduct
Curative
Augmentin

Approved Use

AUGMENTIN is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Otitis Media – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Sinusitis – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Skin and Skin Structure Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of S. aureus, E. coli, and Klebsiella spp. Urinary Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp.

Launch Date

1996
Curative
Augmentin

Approved Use

AUGMENTIN is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Otitis Media – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Sinusitis – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Skin and Skin Structure Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of S. aureus, E. coli, and Klebsiella spp. Urinary Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp.

Launch Date

1996
Curative
Augmentin

Approved Use

AUGMENTIN is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Otitis Media – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Sinusitis – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Skin and Skin Structure Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of S. aureus, E. coli, and Klebsiella spp. Urinary Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp.

Launch Date

1996
Curative
Augmentin

Approved Use

AUGMENTIN is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Otitis Media – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Sinusitis – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Skin and Skin Structure Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of S. aureus, E. coli, and Klebsiella spp. Urinary Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp.

Launch Date

1996
Curative
Augmentin

Approved Use

AUGMENTIN is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the conditions listed below: Lower Respiratory Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Otitis Media – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Sinusitis – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of H. influenzae and M. catarrhalis. Skin and Skin Structure Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of S. aureus, E. coli, and Klebsiella spp. Urinary Tract Infections – caused by β-lactamase–producing strains of E. coli, Klebsiella spp. and Enterobacter spp.

Launch Date

1996
Cmax

Cmax

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
2.63 μg/mL
125 mg single, oral
dose: 125 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: AMOXICILLIN
CLAVULANIC ACID plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
AUC

AUC

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
5.49 μg × h/mL
125 mg single, oral
dose: 125 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: AMOXICILLIN
CLAVULANIC ACID plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
T1/2

T1/2

ValueDoseCo-administeredAnalytePopulation
1 h
125 mg single, oral
dose: 125 mg
route of administration: Oral
experiment type: SINGLE
co-administered: AMOXICILLIN
CLAVULANIC ACID plasma
Homo sapiens
population: HEALTHY
age: ADULT
sex: MALE
food status: FASTED
Doses

Doses

DosePopulationAdverse events​
10 mg/kg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 10 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 10 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(40 to 45 mg/kg)
Sources:
unhealthy, 2 months to 12 years
n = 575
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: acute otitis media
Age Group: 2 months to 12 years
Sex: unknown
Population Size: 575
Sources:
Other AEs: Diarrhea, Rash urticarial...
125 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(250 to 875 mg)
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Other AEs: Loose stools, Nausea...
AEs

AEs

AESignificanceDosePopulation
Diaper rash
10 mg/kg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 10 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 10 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(40 to 45 mg/kg)
Sources:
unhealthy, 2 months to 12 years
n = 575
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: acute otitis media
Age Group: 2 months to 12 years
Sex: unknown
Population Size: 575
Sources:
Diarrhea
10 mg/kg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 10 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 10 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(40 to 45 mg/kg)
Sources:
unhealthy, 2 months to 12 years
n = 575
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: acute otitis media
Age Group: 2 months to 12 years
Sex: unknown
Population Size: 575
Sources:
Rash urticarial
10 mg/kg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 10 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 10 mg/kg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(40 to 45 mg/kg)
Sources:
unhealthy, 2 months to 12 years
n = 575
Health Status: unhealthy
Condition: acute otitis media
Age Group: 2 months to 12 years
Sex: unknown
Population Size: 575
Sources:
Vaginitis 1%
125 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(250 to 875 mg)
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Vomiting 1%
125 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(250 to 875 mg)
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Nausea 3%
125 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(250 to 875 mg)
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Rash urticarial 3%
125 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(250 to 875 mg)
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
Loose stools 9%
125 mg 1 times / day steady, oral
Recommended
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Route: oral
Route: steady
Dose: 125 mg, 1 times / day
Co-administed with::
amoxicillin(250 to 875 mg)
Sources:
unhealthy, adult
PubMed

PubMed

TitleDatePubMed
In vitro susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium fortuitum and Mycobacterium chelonei to augmentin.
1986 Aug
In vitro susceptibility of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Mycobacterium africanum, Mycobacterium bovis, Mycobacterium avium, Mycobacterium fortuitum, and Mycobacterium chelonae to ticarcillin in combination with clavulanic acid.
1987 Jan
Immunogenicity and allergenicity studies on two beta-lactam structures, a clavam, clavulanic acid, and a carbapenem: structure-activity relationships.
1988
In vitro activity of antimicrobial agents against mycobacteria.
1988
Cholestatic hepatitis due to antibacterial combination of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid (augmentin).
1989 Oct
beta-Lactamase inhibitors and the inducibility of the beta-lactamase of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
1992 Mar
beta-Lactamase activity in mycobacteria including Mycobacterium avium and suppression of their growth by a beta-lactamase-stable antibiotic.
1995
Can penicillins and other beta-lactam antibiotics be used to treat tuberculosis?
1995 Dec
beta-Lactam drug allergens: fine structural recognition patterns of cephalosporin-reactive IgE antibodies.
1996 Jul-Aug
Suppression of the growth of six potentially-pathogenic mycobacteria by beta-lactam/beta-lactamase-inhibitors.
1997
Hypersensitivity to clavulanic acid in children.
2008 Sep-Oct
A correlation between the in vitro drug toxicity of drugs to cell lines that express human P450s and their propensity to cause liver injury in humans.
2014 Jan
Patents

Sample Use Guides

Adults The usual adult dose is one 500 mg/125 mg Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablet every 12 hours or one 250 mg/125 mg Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablet every 8 hours. For more severe infections and infections of the respiratory tract, the dose should be one 875 mg/125 mg Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablet every 12 hours or one 500 mg/125 mg Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablet every 8 hours. Adults who have difficulty swallowing may be given the 125 mg/31.25 mg per 5 mL or 250 mg/62.5 mg per 5 mL suspension in place of the 500 mg/125 mg tablet. The 200 mg/28.5 mg per 5 mL suspension or the 400 mg/57 mg per 5 mL suspension may be used in place of the 875 mg/125 mg tablet.
Route of Administration: Oral
The purified beta-lactamase enzyme focused at pI 5.4 and was strongly inhibited in vitro by clavulanic acid (IC50 = 0.09 uM).
Name Type Language
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM
GREEN BOOK   ORANGE BOOK   USAN   USP   VANDF   WHO-DD  
USAN  
Official Name English
POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE
EP   MART.  
Common Name English
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM COMPONENT OF CLAVULOX
Common Name English
Clavulanate potassium [WHO-DD]
Common Name English
BRL-14151K
Code English
POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE [EP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM [GREEN BOOK]
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE [MART.]
Common Name English
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM COMPONENT OF TIMENTIN
Common Name English
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM COMPONENT OF AUGMENTIN
Brand Name English
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM [ORANGE BOOK]
Common Name English
TIMENTIN COMPONENT CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM
Common Name English
POTASSIUM CLAVULANATE [JAN]
Common Name English
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM [USP MONOGRAPH]
Common Name English
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM [USAN]
Common Name English
Potassium (Z)-(2R,5R)-3-(2-hydroxyethylidene)-7-oxo-4-oxa-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylate
Systematic Name English
BRL 14151K
Code English
CLAVULANIC ACID (AS CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM)
Common Name English
4-OXA-1-AZABICYCLO(3.2.0)HEPTANE-2-CARBOXYLIC ACID, 3-(2-HYDROXYETHYLIDENE)-7-OXO-, MONOPOTASSIUM SALT, (2R-(2.ALPHA.,3Z,5.ALPHA.))-
Common Name English
CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM [VANDF]
Common Name English
CLAVULOX COMPONENT CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM
Common Name English
AUGMENTIN COMPONENT CLAVULANATE POTASSIUM
Brand Name English
Classification Tree Code System Code
CFR 21 CFR 520.88G
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NCI_THESAURUS C260
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CFR 21 CFR 520.88H
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Code System Code Type Description
FDA UNII
Q42OMW3AT8
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EPA CompTox
DTXSID60210067
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EVMPD
SUB12232MIG
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SMS_ID
100000093061
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CHEBI
85264
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DAILYMED
Q42OMW3AT8
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ECHA (EC/EINECS)
262-640-9
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USAN
X-55
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PUBCHEM
23665591
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ChEMBL
CHEMBL777
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CAS
61177-45-5
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DRUG BANK
DBSALT001302
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RXCUI
831418
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PRIMARY RxNorm
NCI_THESAURUS
C47453
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