Amoxil

Description

Common use
Amoxil is a broad-spectrum antibiotic from the aminopenicillin group. Its mechanism of action is antibacterial and consists of the inhibition of the construction of bacterial cell walls sensitive to Amoxicillin. Cell walls serve to protect bacteria from the environment, and the action of Amoxicillin prevents their propagation. Amoxicillin can be effective against H. influenzae, N. gonorrhoea, E. coli, Pneumococci, Streptococci, and certain strains of Staphylococci. Microorganisms producing penicillase are resistant to Amoxicillin. The medication is not active toward mycobacteria, mycoplasmas, genus Rickettsia, fungi, amoeba, plasmodium, viruses, and also Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Proteus spp. (excluding P. mirabilis).

Dosage and directions
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Tell your doctor before taking this medication if you are allergic to cephalosporins (Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex), have had asthma, serious liver or kidney impairment, bleeding or blood clotting disorders, mononucleosis, or any type of allergic reaction in history. You may take Amoxillin with or without food. The chewable tablet should be chewed before you swallow it. Swallow Amoxillin capsules whole with a glass of water.

Precautions
This medication diminishes the effect of certain contraception drugs. Continue to take this drug even if you feel fine, as the life cycle of bacteria has certain peculiarities. If you stop taking the drug without completing the course of treatment, it may result in their further propagation and the production of strains resistant to this medication. Do not give this drug to people who are sick and have similar symptoms, as their illness may be provoked by other types of microorganisms. Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea; inform your doctor if you have it. If you breastfeed and take Amoxicillin, the medication may be excreted in milk and cause diarrhea in your baby. Inform your doctor if you suffer from asthma.

Contraindications
Allergy to Amoxicillin or to any other penicillin antibiotic.

Possible side effect
Besides allergy symptoms (hives, swelling, rash), possible reactions to Amoxicillin may include diarrhea, dizziness, heartburn, insomnia, nausea, itching, vomiting, confusion, abdominal pain, and easy bruising.

Drug interaction
Amoxicillin is not known to decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. It increases the absorption of digoxin and the toxicity of methotrexate. Excretion of Amoxicillin by the kidneys is slowed by aspirin.

Missed dose
Never take a double dose of this medication. If it is almost time for the next dose, just skip the missed portion and continue to take the medicine according to the schedule.

Overdose
Symptoms of Amoxicillin overdose may include vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and disorders of water and electrolyte balance. Contact your doctor for help.

Storage
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86°F (15-30°C) away from light and moisture.

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