Amoxicillin
antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Amoxicillin is an antibiotic used to treat some bacterial infections.[3] It is one of the most common antibiotics given to children.[4]
It may be given for middle ear infection, strep throat, pneumonia, skin infections, and urinary tract infections among others.[3] It is taken by mouth, or less commonly by injection.[3][5]
Common bad side effects are nausea and a rash.[3] It can also make yeast infections more likely. When taken with clavulanic acid, it can cause diarrhea.[6] It should not be used on someone allergic to penicillin. [3] It can be used for people with kidney problems, but less should be given than normal.[3] It may be used on pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding.[3]
Amoxicillin was discovered in 1958 and its use started in 1972.[7][8] It is on the (WHO) World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines.[9]
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