Penicillin Antibiotic Amoxicillin

It is a penicillin antibiotic. This medicine fights bacteria and the infections caused by them. The medicine is used as the first line treatment for the middle ear infections. It is also known as Amoxil.

Composition of Amoxicillin:

The medicine contains amoxicillin. It is an antibiotic with a comprehensive spectrum of bactericidal activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative microbes. The molecular weight of this medicine is 419.45. Each tablet of this medicine contains 500 mg amoxicillin. The inactive ingredients of this medicine are microcrystalline cellulose, FD&C Red Aluminum Lake, titanium dioxide, andstarch glycolate.

Uses of Amoxicillin:

This medicine is used to treat different types of infections which care caused by bacteria. Infections such as bronchitis, pneumonia, infections of the ear, nose, or urinary tract, tonsillitis, and gonorrhea. At times it is also used with other medicines to treat stomach ulcers.

Side- Effects of Amoxicillin:

Amoxicillin has caused certain side effects in patients. Most of the patients do not report any side effects however, some patients can develop signs of side effects and allergic reactions such as hives, rashes and difficulty in breathing after using this medicine. Apart from this there are some other side effects as well. Some of the common side effects are listed below:

Swollen gums
Painful mouth sores
Skin sores
Cold symptoms
Rash or itching
Diarrhea
Dark colored urine
Fever
Joint pain
Ill feeling
Yellow eyes
Confusion
Severe tingling
Numbness
Cough
Pain when swallowing
Trouble breathing
Swollen glands
Pain
Muscle weakness
Sore throat
Burning in the eyes
Skin pain
Easy bruising
Swelling of the face
Unusual bleeding
Stomach pain
Yellowed skin
Nausea
Vomiting
Vaginal itching or discharge
Headache

In case, you develop these side effects do not use another medicine. Stop using the medicine and contact the doctor immediately for medical help.

Contraindications of Amoxicillin:

This medicine is not prescribed for patients who are allergic to amoxicillin or any other penicillin antibiotic. Also, before using this medicine let the doctor know if you are allergic to cephalosporins. This medicine can cause serious medical conditions in patients who have a history of kidney diseases, asthma, blood clotting disorder or any type of allergy. In case you are being treated for gonorrhea, the doctor may prescribe tests for syphilis. Make sure that you use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Even if the symptoms improve, make sure that you continue using this medicine to prevent recurrence of the infection. The medicine can also make birth control pills less effective, hence consult your doctor for a non - hormone method of birth control. Some antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a new infection. It is advised to discontinue using this medicine.You need to make sure that you do not share this medicine with anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms.

Pregnancy and Amoxicillin: