The role of amoxicillin

Amoxicillin is a relatively common anti-inflammatory drug with a relatively good anti-inflammatory effect. It has always been one of the must-have medicines that many patients keep at home. This medicine is mainly used to treat inflammation caused by upper and lower respiratory tract infections, such as otitis media, sinusitis, acute urethritis and other more serious inflammations. Moreover, amoxicillin has a wide range of effects, takes effect quickly, and can be well absorbed by the stomach and intestines after swallowing, making it a relatively good antibiotic drug.

The main function of amoxicillin is to be used in the anti-infection treatment of various systems of the human body. The therapeutic effect is still very good, but amoxicillin still has certain side effects. Therefore, when taking it, you must take it according to the usage and dosage, and do not take an overdose.

The role of amoxicillin

Amoxicillin, also known as Amoxicillin or Amoxicillin, is one of the most commonly used broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics of the penicillin class. It is a white powder with a half-life of about 61.3 minutes. It is stable under acidic conditions and has a gastrointestinal absorption rate of 90%. Amoxicillin has a strong bactericidal effect and a strong ability to penetrate cell membranes. It is one of the most widely used oral penicillins, and its preparations include capsules, tablets, granules, dispersible tablets, etc. It is contraindicated in patients with penicillin allergy or penicillin skin test positive.

Efficacy: Amoxicillin is an oral penicillin with anti-inflammatory effect. This product is well absorbed orally. When taking the same amount of medicine, the serum concentration of this product is about twice that of ampicillin. It is commonly used for respiratory tract, urinary tract and biliary tract infections and typhoid fever caused by sensitive bacteria.

effect:

The role of amoxicillin is mainly in the anti-infection treatment of various systems, as follows:

1. Upper respiratory tract infection: otitis media, sinusitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis, etc. Lower respiratory tract infection: acute bronchitis, pneumonia, etc.

2. Various skin and soft tissue infections.

3. Urinary and reproductive tract infections: acute bacterial nephritis, acute cystitis, acute urethritis, acute simple gonorrhea, etc.

4. Amoxicillin can also be used in combination with metronidazole and omeprazole to eradicate Helicobacter pylori in the stomach and duodenum and reduce the recurrence rate of gastrointestinal ulcers.

Side effects of amoxicillin:

1. Gastrointestinal reactions: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and pseudomembranous enterocolitis, etc.

2. Allergic reactions: rash, drug fever and asthma, even coma, shock, etc.

3. Long-term side effects: anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, and slightly increased serum aminotransferase, etc.

4. Superinfection caused by Candida albicans or drug-resistant bacteria.

5. Central nervous system symptoms: occasional excitement, anxiety, insomnia, dizziness and abnormal behavior.

Note: Do not use if you are allergic to amoxicillin or penicillins.

[Indications] Used to treat infections caused by sensitive bacteria (non-β-lactamase producing). Ear, nose and throat infections, reproductive and urinary tract infections, and skin and soft tissue infections. Lower respiratory tract infection, uncomplicated gonorrhea. Used to treat typhoid fever, other Salmonella infections and typhoid carriers. Used to treat bronchitis, pneumonia, lung abscess, tonsillitis, ear, nose and throat infections, lymphadenitis, pancreatitis, meningitis, myocarditis, endocarditis, osteomyelitis, sepsis, urinary tract infection, gonorrhea, puerperal fever, typhoid fever and typhoid carriers, bacterial dysentery, etc. caused by sensitive bacteria.

[Dosage and Usage] Oral: Adults and children weighing more than 40 kg, 1-2 tablets each time, once every 8 hours. Children weighing less than 40 kg should take 20-40 mg/kg/day based on body weight, divided into 2-3 doses. For infants under three months old, 30 mg/kg/day, divided into two doses. Once every 12 hours. This product can be taken on an empty stomach or after a meal. It can be taken with milk and other foods. For Neisseria gonococcal urethritis, 3g of this product can be taken orally at a single time.

[Adverse Reactions] Common gastrointestinal reactions: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, pseudomembranous colitis. Others include allergic reactions, anemia, thrombocytopenia, anxiety, and insomnia.

[Contraindications] It is contraindicated for patients with a history of allergy or allergic constitution to penicillin. Use with caution in pregnant and lactating women and children under 3 months old.

I believe everyone has a clear understanding of the effects of amoxicillin. As the saying goes, all medicines are poisonous. Although amoxicillin has a good anti-inflammatory effect, everyone must pay attention to its usage and dosage. If the inflammation is really serious, you should go to the hospital immediately for treatment. You should not take this type of antibiotics on your own, because if you take too much, the body will develop serious drug resistance and the anti-inflammatory effect will disappear, so everyone should be careful.