How much do you know about Amoxicillin?

　　Amoxicillin (INN), formerly amoxycillin (BAN), and abbreviated amox, is a moderate-spectrum, bacteriolytic, β-lactam antibioticused to treat bacterial infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is usually the drug of choice within the class because it is better absorbed, following oral administration, than other β-lactam antibiotics. Amoxicillin is one of the most common antibiotics prescribed for children. The drug became available in 1972.


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　　Amoxicillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
　　1.Indications　　Amoxicillin is used to treat becterial infections caused by sensitive to it microorganisms. It is indicated for the treatment:
　　*Infections of the respiratory tract including otitis media, tonsillitis, sinusitis and pharyngitis
　　*Infections of the lower respiratory tract such as bronchitis, pneumonia, lung abscesses, pertussis
　　*Infections of the urinary tract
　　*Chronic and acute pyelonephritis, pyelitis, prostatitis, epididymitis;
　　*Cystitis, urethritis, asymptomatic bacteriuria during pregnancy;
　　*Gynecological infections
　　*Infections of GI (gastrointestinal)  tract including Typhoid fever, especially complicated by septicemia, Shigellosis Biliary infections such as cholangitis, cholecystitis
　　*Infections of skin and soft tissues.Leptospirosis.Acute and latent listeriosis.Lyme disease (Lyme disease)
　　This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections. It will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
　　2.Side effects    Amoxicillin is generally well tolerated and side effect usually occurr in patients with hypersensitivity.
　　In some cases Amoxicillin may cause the following side effects: hives,  angioedema, erythema, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, joint pain, interstitial nephritis, eosinophilia. In very rare cases Amoxicillin may cause anaphylactic shock, erytherma multiforme, dermatitis
　　Amoxicillin is a also associated with: headache, fatigue, glossitis, stomatitis, hematological disorders such as thrombocytopenia, agranulocytosis, leukopenia.
　　Possible gastrointestinal disorders include: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain.In very rare cases Amoxicillin may cause superinfections (particularly in patients with chronic diseases and reduced resistance of the organism), dysbiosis, candidiasis.
　　3.How to use amoxicillin Oral　　Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually every 8 or 12 hours. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
　　Drink plenty of fluids while using this medication unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
　　Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day.
　　Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow, which may result in a return of the infection.
　　Tell your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.