Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
Pronunciation
U.S. Brand Names
Generic Available
Canadian Brand Names
Synonyms
Pharmacological Index
Use
Pregnancy Risk Factor
Contraindications
Warnings/Precautions
Adverse Reactions
Overdosage/Toxicology
Drug Interactions
Stability
Mechanism of Action
Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics
Usual Dosage
Dietary Considerations
Monitoring Parameters
Test Interactions
Mental Health: Effects on Mental Status
Mental Health: Effects on Psychiatric Treatment
Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions
Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment
Patient Information
Nursing Implications
Dosage Forms
References
Pronunciation
(a moks i SIL in)
U.S. Brand Names
Amoxil; Biomox; Trimox; Wymox
Generic Available
Yes
Canadian Brand Names
Apo-Amoxi; Novamoxin; Nu-Amoxi; Pro-Amox
Synonyms
Amoxicillin Trihydrate; Amoxycillin; p-Hydroxyampicillin
Pharmacological Index
Antibiotic, Penicillin
Use
Dental: Antibiotic for standard prophylactic regimen for dental
patients who are at risk
Medical: Treatment of otitis media, sinusitis, and infections
caused by susceptible organisms involving the respiratory tract,
skin, and urinary tract; prophylaxis of bacterial endocarditis in
patients undergoing surgical or dental procedures; approved in
combination with clarithromycin and lansoprazole for eradication of
H. pylori; in patients with active duodenal ulcer disease or a
1-year history of duodenal ulcer. The combined use of lansoprazole
and amoxicillin is approved for patients unable to take
clarithromycin.
Pregnancy Risk Factor
B
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to amoxicillin, penicillin, or any
component
Warnings/Precautions
In patients with renal impairment, doses and/or frequency of
administration should be modified in response to the degree of
renal impairment; a high percentage of patients with infectious
mononucleosis have developed rash during therapy with amoxicillin;
a low incidence of cross-allergy with other beta-lactams and
cephalosporins exists
Adverse Reactions
1% to 10%:
Central nervous system: Fever
Dermatologic: Urticaria, rash
Miscellaneous: Allergic reactions (includes serum sickness,
rash, angioedema, bronchospasm, hypotension, etc)
