• Amoxicillin is a moderate-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections(usually streptococcus, staphylococcus, gonorrhea, e. coli and salmonella).MedLinePlus: Amoxicillin It is better absorbed orally than similar medications. For that reason, it is usually the first antibiotic prescribed for a wide variety of infections. Amoxicillin is in a class of antibiotics that includes penicillin and penicillin derivatives, and can sometimes trigger allergic reactions in people allergic to penicillin.

• Fast Facts

  1. Generic: Amoxicillin
  2. Original trade name: Amoxil
  3. Originally developed by Beecham in 1972
  4. Is a moderate-spectrum antibioticMedLinePlus: Amoxicillin
  5. Side effects include nausea, vomiting and easy fatigueMedLinePlus: Amoxicillin

• Details

  Amoxicillin should be completely used up; if you are prescribed twenty days of it, it is likely that most symptoms will abate before all twenty days are finished, but the infection still exists. In such cases, the likelihood of the infection recurring, and becoming resistant to the amoxicillin, is increased. Under rare circumstances, amoxicillin can cause yellowing of the skin or eyes or unusual bleeding or bruising; if these symptoms occur, contact a doctor immediately.MedLinePlus: Amoxicillin

• Penicillin

  Amoxicillin is a synthetic molecule designed to be more resistant to stomach acid. Penicillin tended to be destroyed by the digestive system before it could be distributed to the bloodstream, but amoxicillin tends to withstand more damage, and is therefore generally more effective.Marvistavet.com: Amoxicillin Disclaimer: The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking Amoxicillin.

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