Amoxicillin 500 Mg Medication Summary
No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication?
This medication is described in FDA/DailyMed prescribing information. No separate FDA Medication Guide was found for this label. This summary is based on FDA/DailyMed prescribing information.
What is this medication used for?
Adults and Pediatric Patients Upper Respiratory Tract Infections of the Ear, Nose, and Throat: Amoxicillin tablets are indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase-negative) isolates of Streptococcusspecies. (α- and β-hemolytic isolates only), Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcusspp., or Haemophilus influenzae. Infections of the Genitourinary Tract: Amoxicillin tablets are indicated in the treatment of infections due to susceptible (ONLY β-lactamase–negative) isolates of Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, or Enterococcus faecalis. Infections of the Skin and Skin Structure: Amoxicillin tablets are indicated in the treatment of infections due to.
What should I know before taking it?
Amoxicillin tablets are contraindicated in patients who have experienced a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to amoxicillin tablets or to other �-lactam antibacterial drugs (e.g., penicillins and cephalosporins).
What important warnings are listed?
Anaphylactic reactions: Serious and occasionally fatal anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy, including amoxicillin. Discontinue amoxicillin if a reaction occurs ( 5.1). Severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SCAR): Monitor closely. Discontinue if rash progresses. ( 5.2) Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES) has been reported with amoxicillin use. If this occurs, discontinue amoxicillin and institute appropriate therapy. ( 5.3) Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) (ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis): Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. ( 5.4)
How is this medication usually taken?
500 mg Tablets are pink colored, capsule shaped, film coated tablets debossed with “A” on one side and “66” on the other side. 875 mg Tablets are pink colored, capsule shaped, film coated tablets debossed with “A” on one side and with a score line in between “6” and “7” on the other side.
What side effects are listed?
The following are discussed in more detail in other sections of the labeling: Anaphylactic reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)] Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)] Drug-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (DIES) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] Clostridioides difficile-Associated Diarrhea (CDAD) [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)]
What interactions are listed?
Co-administration with probenicid is not recommended. (7.1) Concomitant use of amoxicillin and oral anticoagulants may increase the prolongation of prothrombin time. (7.2) Co-administration with allopurinol increases the risk of rash. (7.3) Amoxicillin may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives. (7.4)
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d339ea0f-8797-460f-a3b7-b8455c250366
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