Amoxicillin, What is it?

Amoxicillin, What is it?

Amoxicillin (INN) or amoxycillin is a moderate-spectrum ?-lactam antibiotic used 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 beta-lactam antibiotics. Amoxicillin is susceptible to degradation by ?-lactamase-producing bacteria, and so is often given with clavulanic acid (see below). It is currently marketed by GlaxoSmithKline under the trade name Amoxil.

Amoxicillin and Clavulanic acid

Amoxicillin is sometimes combined with clavulanic acid, a ?-lactamase inhibitor, to increase the spectrum of action against Gram-negative organisms, and to overcome bacterial antibiotic resistance mediated through ?-lactamase production. This formulation is referred to as co-amoxiclav (British Approved Name), but more commonly by proprietary names such as Augmentin and Clamoxyl.

What should I avoid while taking amoxicillin?
Alcohol may irritate your stomach if taken with amoxicillin, so use it with moderation.

AMOXIL (amoxycillin trihydrate/sodium)

Amoxil belongs to the penicillin group of antibiotics. Amoxil is used to treat a range of bacterial infections. These may be infections of the chest (pneumonia), tonsils (tonsillitis), sinuses (sinusitis), urinary and genital tract, skin and fleshy tissues. Amoxil can also be used to prevent infection.