Product Name |
Amoxicillin |
CAS |
61336-70-7 |
MF |
C16H19N3O5S.3(H2O) |
MW |
419.45 |
Appearance |
White powder |
Amoxicillin, also spelled amoxycillin, is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections. It is the first line treatment for middle ear infections. It may also be used for strep throat, pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections among others. It is taken by mouth, or less commonly by injection.
Common side 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.
Function
Amoxicillin is used in the treatment of a number of infections, including acute otiti media, streptococcal pharyngitis, pneumonia, skin infections, urinary tract infections, Salmonellainfections, Lyme disease, and chlamydia infections.
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.
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.
Amoxicillin is also used with other medications to treat stomach/intestinal ulcers caused by the bacteria H. pylori and to prevent the ulcers from returning.