Antibiotic of new generation Amoxicillin is a modern medication used for treatment of the most human infectious diseases. Amoxicillin provides a wide action and is considered to be one of the best antibiotics because due to strong pharmacological properties allows quickly and effectively to treat a serious disease for few days.
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic of penicillin group, therefore it is characterized by bactericidal and antibacterial pharmacological action. Amoxicillin is used in treatment of such diseases as:
- Infections of the respiratory tract (quinsy, otitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, bronchitis, bronchopneumonia)
- Infections of the gastrointestinal tract (dysentery, salmonellosis, intestinal infections)
- Infections of urino-genital system (pyelonephritis, urethritis, gonorrhea, cystitis)
- skin Infections (erysipelas, dermatosis)
Amoxicillin Action
Amoxicillin provides strong pharmacological action and kills all infected cells within short term. Active components of Amoxicillin penetrate to the bacterium cells and destroy synthesis during growth. Thus, the main components of Amoxicillin prevent growth of microorganisms leading to destruction of bacteria cells and microorganisms.
Amoxicillin Application
Antibiotic Amoxicillin is a strong medication to be taken only after preliminary consultation with the doctor. Only the qualified doctor can indicate Amoxicillin application and prescribe the required dosage.
An average dosage of Amoxicillin is 500mg/3 times a day. Amoxicillin is taken before or after a meal. Amoxicillin dosage can be adjusted by your doctor, depending on your disease level. In children an average dosage is 250mg/3 times a day.
Duration of the treatment course with Amoxicillin is 5-12 days, depending on an organism reaction to treatment.
Side-effects of Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin is characterized by pharmacological safety, therefore in correct application of Amoxicillin, side-effects usually are not observed. Side-effects of Amoxicillin may appear only in misuse of the drug or overdose. Possible side-effects Amoxicillin: sleeplessness, mental confusion, headache, dizziness, nausea, tachycardia, itch.
Important information on Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin (trade names: Amoxil, Amoxivan, Amoxybid, Amoxyn) is a penicillin-like semisynthetic antibiotic that is used to eliminate bacteria or gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms. Amoxicillin is an analog of ampicillin; it has a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity. The principle of its operation is based on stopping the growth of bacteria.
This medication is effective against bacteria that cause infections of: ear, nose, and throat; genitourinary and respiratory tracts; skin structure; ano-genital and urethral infections etc.
Amoxicillin is also used a way to prevent infections before surgery or dental work.
The common forms of Amoxicillin are: capsules, chewable tablets, liquid and pediatric drops. Each of them should be chosen by your pharmacist or prescribed by a doctor. You can buy Amoxicillin and use it if you do not have problems with kidney, infectious mononucleosis or an allergy to this medication and its components.
Be careful with Amoxicillin if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. Consult with your doctor as in these cases Amoxicillin should be used only when clearly needed.
The possible side effects of Amoxicillin are: Nausea and vomiting (take Amoxicillin with food to prevent these symptoms); diarrhea and rashes; the more serious symptoms such as shortness of breath, wheezing and itching. Rare side effects are: dark urine, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes or skin, easy bruising or bleeding, persistent sore throat or fever. Inform your doctor or go to a hospital immediately. You may need emergency treatment.
Amoxicillin has a good adsorbtion. The doses are better to be taken as far apart as it is possible or the intervals between them should be approximately equal.
The dose of Amoxicillin in adults is 250 mg every 8 hours, 500 mg every 8 hours, 500 mg every 12 hours or 875 mg every 12 hours, depending on the type and severity of infection.
For the gonorrhea treatment the dose is 3 g given as one.
For children older than 3 months but less than 40 kg the recommended doses are 25 mg/kg/day in some divided doses every 12 hours, 20 mg/kg/day every 8 hours, 40 mg/kg/day every 8 hours or 45 mg/kg/day every 12 hours depending on type of the infection.
For the gonorrhea treatment the dose is 3 g given as one.
Capsules and chewable tablets of Amoxicillin should be kept in the container reach of children. The liquid drops should be kept in a refrigerator.
