amoxicillin(Amoxil, Moxatag)
Aminopenicillin (beta-lactam antibiotic)
Pronunciation
/əˌmɒksɪˈsɪlɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- amoxicillin
- Brand names
- Amoxil, Moxatag
- Therapeutic class
- Aminopenicillin (beta-lactam antibiotic)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with or without food.
- Complete the entire prescribed course.
- Suspension: shake well; refrigerate (typically stable 14 days).
- Report rash, swelling, difficulty breathing.
- Probiotics or yogurt may help GI side effects.
Sources
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