Generic Name : AMOXICILLIN ABSTRACT – Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat several bacterial infections. Some infections which...
Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic often used for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. These include middle ear infection, strep throat, pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections among others. It is taken by mouth, or less commonly by injection.
Common adverse effects include nausea and rash. It may also increase the risk of yeast infections and, when used in combination with clavulanic acid, diarrhea.It should not be used in those who are allergic to penicillin. While usable in those with kidney problems, the dose may need to be decreased. Its use in pregnancy and breastfeeding does not appear to be harmful.Amoxicillin is in the beta-lactam family of antibiotics