Amoxicillin and Amoxil

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What is Amoxicillin (Amoxil)?

Amoxicillin is a broad range β-lactam antibiotic. It targets a wide range of bacteria including gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. The name is sometimes abbreviated to amox, and it is sold under many different trade names such as Amoxil.

Prescribed Use of Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Amoxicillin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections:

Infections of the middle ear, nose and throat

Infections of the tonsils, throat, and larynx (laryngitis)

Infections of the bronchi (bronchitis) and lungs (pneumonia)

Urinary tract infections

Infections of the skin

Gonorrhea

Price of Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

Although usually covered by your insurance, the price of amoxicillin can range from 20 cents to $1.50 per pill, depending on the dose and quantity purchased.

Side Effects of Amoxicillin (Amoxil)

A severe allergic reaction is the most dangerous side effect of this drug. Contact a doctor immediately if you experience the following:

Rash, itching, redness, and inflammation on your skin

Sores inside your mouth

Tingling, numbness, pain, and weakness

Swelling of the respiratory passages and difficulty breathing

Being prone to bruising and bleeding

Yellowing of the skin, eyes, and dark colored urine

Less dangerous side effects include:

Nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain

Headaches

Swollen, dark or hairy looking tongue

Vaginal Itching and discharge

Amoxicillin Drug Interactions

Be careful what you take Amoxicillin with, because it may have adverse interactions with the following:

Anticoagulants

Allopurinol

Birth control pills

Other antibiotics

Cancer treatments

Uricosuric drugs

Typhoid Vaccine