Generic name: Amoxicillin trihydrate

Brand name: amoxil, amoxial pediatric

drops, apo-amoxi (CAN), dispermox,
novamoxin (CAN), Nu-amoxi (CAN), trimox
General Action: antibiotic (penicillinampicillin type)
Specific Action: bacteriacidal: inhibits
synthesis of cell wall of sensitive organisms,
causing cell death.
Indications
Infections due to susceptible strains of
haemophilus influenza, E.coli, proteus
mirabilis, Neisseria gonorrhea,
streptococcus pneumonia,
enterococcus faecalis, streptococci,
non-penicillinase- producing
staphylococci.

Helicobacter pylori infection in

combination with other agents
Postexposure prophylaxis against.
Bacillus anthracis
Contraindications & Cautions
Contraindicated with allergies to
penicilllins, cephalosporins, or other
allergens.
Use cautiously with renal disorders,
lactation.
Side Effects/Adverse effects
lethargy, hallucinations, seizures, glositis,
stomatitis, gastritis, sore mouth, furry
tongue, black hairy tongue, nausea and
vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody
diarrhea, enterocolitis,
pdesudomemebranous colitis specific
hepatis.

Nursing Responsibilities
Culture infected area prior to
treatment; re-culture area if response
is not as expected.
Give in oral preparations only;
amoxicillin is not affected by food
Continue therapy for at least 2 days
after signs of infection have

disappeared; continuation for 10 full

days is recommended.
Use corticosteroids or antihistamines
for skin reaction.
Report any side effects
If GI upset occurs, take with meal