Amoxicillin
Uses
Amoxycillin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections
How it Works
Amoxycillin is an antibiotic, Amoxycillin kills the bacterial infection by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, Amoxycillin prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which then provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.
Common Side effects
Patients who take Amoxycillin may suffer from such side effects;
Nausea,
Allergic reaction,
Vomiting,
Skin Rash,
Diarrhoea
Introduction
Amoxycillin is a powerful antibiotic and it is used for the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for treating a number of diseases, from coughs, throat infections, to pneumonia and skin infections. It is a very strong medicine and should be taken as per doctorโs recommendation. It can cure many bacterial disease or infections quickly as long as the dosage taken is as per doctorโs prescription. If you fail to follow the doctorโs advice on the consumption of this drug, it may lead to many adverse side effects.
Use
Amoxycillin is used to treat bacterial infections and not viral infections. It is a very powerful medicine and is usually available in a dosage of 250 mg and 500 mg. The 250mg is considered a mild dose, while the 500 mg is a stronger dosage. Usually, 250 mg is recommended for children and 500 mg is for adults. It works well when other medicines cannot treat the infection. It is mostly used for treating infections such as pneumonia and other bacterial infections.
Dosage and administration
Any patients suffering from bacterial infection should take 1 to 2 of this capsules per day as recommended by the doctor. Usually, it is advised to take 12 tablets in an antibiotic course of 6 days to cure the disease. A child may have 1 to 2 doses of 250 mg whereas an adult can have 1 to 2 capsules of 500 mg of the antibiotic per day to get cured from the disease.
Warning
This drug should not be consumed by people suffering from any form of allergies.The antibiotic should not be taken during pregnancy.Before taking the medicine, the doctor must be informed about the medical history of the patient, especially when histories of kidney disease, diabetes, etc. are present.Any side-effect experienced during the consumption of this drug should be immediately informed to the doctor.It is recommended to drink lots of water while consuming antibiotics as it flushes toxic substances. Also, drinking a glass of milk helps to prevent dizziness, which is a common symptom of taking antibiotics.
Side effects
This is a very powerful antibiotic and hence it has some side effects such as diarrhoea and vomiting. Therefore, this tablet should be taken only after a consultation with your doctor. Prolonged continuation of the antibiotic may result in the formation of vaginal yeast, which may lead to white vaginal discharge from the body, white patches in the mouth, dark yellow viscous urine, and severe abdominal pain.
Storage
Amoxycillin should be stored at room temperature away from sunlight, heat and moisture. it should also be kept away from the reach of children and pets