The nurse would explain that Clavulin is a combination drug containing the antibiotic amoxicillin and clavulanate. What properties does this drug have?

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Clavulin contains clavulanate, which is a beta-lactamase inhibitor. This means that it can protect the amoxicillin from being destroyed by certain types of bacteria that produce beta-lactamase enzymes, therefore making the antibiotic more effective.

The Nurse Would Explain That Clavulin Is a Combination Drug