Generic Name: Amoxycillin
Use
Amoxicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as pneumonia; bronchitis; venereal disease (VD); and ear, lung, nose, urinary tract, and skin infections. It also is used before some surgery or dental work to prevent infection. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
Dosage
Capsules should be swallowed whole and taken with a full glass of water. Continue to take amoxicillin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking amoxicillin without talking to your doctor.
Side effects
Although side effects from amoxicillin are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: upset stomach, diarrhea, vomiting, mild skin rash. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately: severe skin rash, itching, hives, difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, vaginal infection.
Precautions
Before taking amoxicillin, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin, or any other drugs, tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin), anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), and vitamins, tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems, or hay fever, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking amoxicillin, call your doctor. If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking amoxicillin. |
