Amoxicillin is one type of penicillin-type antibiotic used to treat the infection of various types of bacteria, such as infection of the respiratory tract, urinary tract, and ears. Amoxicillin only serves to treat bacterial infections and can not overcome infections caused by viruses, such as flu. These drugs kill bacteria by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell walls.
Trademarks: Amoxsan, Arcamox, Kalmoxillin, Laprimox, Mokbios, Opimox, Pehamoxil, Solpenox, Widecillin
About Amoxicillin
Penicillin group
Category of prescription drugs
Benefits Coping with bacterial infections, especially in teeth, urinary tract, ear, nose, throat, respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, and genital (eg gonorrhea).
Used by adults and children
Forms Capsules, tablets, syrups, dried syrup, syringes
Category of pregnancy Category B: Studies in experimental animals do not show any risk to the fetus, but no controlled study has been conducted in pregnant women.
WARNING:
Be careful if you are allergic to drugs, such as penicillin or certain substances.
If you are going to undergo any vaccinations, be sure to tell your doctor that you are taking amoxicillin because it can inhibit vaccine work, especially typhoid vaccines.
If you are taking the contraceptive pill and are experiencing vomiting due to amoxicillin, use an additional protective device such as a condom.
Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease or are suspected of having glandular fever.
Tell your doctor if taking any other medications, including supplements or herbs.
If an allergic reaction or an overdose occurs, see your doctor immediately.
Dose of Amoxicillin
The following is the dosage of amoxicillin that has been adapted to a number of conditions:
Dose Conditions
Dental abscess Adult: 3 grams, repeated after 8 hours
Urinary tract infection Adults: 3 grams repeated after 10-12 hours
Severe or recurrent respiratory tract infections Adults: 3 grams
H. pylori infection Adult: 750 or 1000 mg
Gonorrhea infection Adults: 3 grams
Actinomycosis, biliary tract infections, bronchitis, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, oral infections, otitis media, pneumonia, lymphatic disorders, typhoid and paratyphoid fever, urinary tract infection Adults: 250-500 mg every 8 hours or 500-875 mg every 12 hours under 40 kg: 40-90 mg / kg body weight every day, divided into 2-3 doses. Maximum: 3 grams / day
Pharyngitis and tonsillitis Adults: 775 mg for 10 days
Patients hemodialysis (dialysis) 250-500 mg every 24 hours
Use Amoxicillin Properly
Read the instructions on the drug package and follow the doctor's advice on taking amoxicillin. Do not change the dose of amoxicillin unless recommended by a doctor.
Amoxicillin can be taken before or after meals.
Make sure you spend the dose within the time period set by the doctor. This is done to prevent the re-emergence of infection. If the infection still has not healed after taking all the prescribed doses, go back to the doctor.
If you accidentally miss the dose of amoxicillin, drink immediately if the next dose schedule is not too close. If it is near, do not double the dose.
In some pediatric patients, the consumption of these drugs may result in discoloration of teeth into yellow, brown, or gray. Consult your dentist to prevent and cope with dental discoloration.
Drug Interactions
Be careful when taking amoxicillin with:
Anticoagulants (blood thinners). Amoxicillin may increase the effect of blood-thinning drugs, potentially causing bleeding.
Allopurinol, increases the risk of allergy to amoxicillin.
Probenecid, raises the levels of amoxicillin in the blood.
Antibiotic chloramphenicol, macrolides, sulfonamide, and tetracycline, because it can affect the effects of amoxicillin in killing bacteria.
Birth control pills (oral contraceptives). Amoxicillin will decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Recognize Side Effects and Amoxicillin Dangers
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