AMOXICILLIN 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?
AMOXICILLIN 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?
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Amoxicillin is a penicillin-class antibacterial indicated for treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of designated microorganisms. Infections of the ear, nose, throat, genitourinary tract, skin and skin structure, and lower respiratory tract. ( 1.1 to 1.4 ) In combination for treatment of H. pylori infection and duodenal ulcer disease. ( 1.5 ) To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of amoxicillin and other antibacterial drugs, amoxicillin should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria. ( 1.6 ) 1.1 Infections of the Ear, Nose, and Throat:.
What should I know before taking it?
Amoxicillin is contraindicated in patients who have experienced a serious hypersensitivity reaction (e.g., anaphylaxis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome) to amoxicillin or to other β‑lactam antibiotics (e.g., penicillins and cephalosporins).
What important warnings are listed?
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Anaphylactic reactions: Serious and occasionally fatal anaphylactic reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy. Serious anaphylactic reactions require immediate emergency treatment with supportive measures. ( 5.1 ) Drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome (DIES) has been reported with amoxicillin use. If this occurs, discontinue Amoxicillin and institute appropriate therapy. ( 5.2 ) Clostridium difficile -associated diarrhea (ranging from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis): Evaluate if diarrhea occurs. ( 5.3 ) 5.1 Anaphylactic Reactions Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin.
How is this medication usually taken?
Amoxicillin capsules, USP: blue and pink capsule 250 mg, 500 mg. Each capsule of amoxicillin, with royal blue opaque cap and pink opaque body, contains 250 mg or 500 mg of amoxicillin as the trihydrate. The cap and body of the 250 mg capsule are imprinted with "AMOXIL ®" over "250"; the cap and body of the 500 mg capsule are imprinted with "AMOXIL ®" over "500". Amoxicillin capsules, USP: white capsule Each capsule of amoxicillin, with white opaque cap and body, contains 500 mg of amoxicillin as the trihydrate. The cap and body of the 500 mg capsule are imprinted with "AMOXIL ®" over "500". Amoxicillin for oral suspension, USP:125 mg/5 mL, 250 mg/5 mL. Each 5 mL of reconstituted strawberry.
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)] Drug-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (DIES) [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2)] CDAD [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3)]
What interactions are listed?
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Probenicid decreases renal tubular secretion of amoxicillin which may result in increased blood levels of amoxicillin. ( 7.1 ) Concomitant use of amoxicillin and oral anticoagulants may increase the prolongation of prothrombin time. ( 7.2 ) Coadministration with allopurinol increases the risk of rash. ( 7.3 ) Amoxicillin may reduce the efficacy of oral contraceptives. ( 7.4 ) 7.1 Probenecid Probenecid decreases the renal tubular secretion of amoxicillin. Concurrent use of amoxicillin and probenecid may result in increased and prolonged blood levels of amoxicillin. 7.2 Oral Anticoagulants Abnormal prolongation of prothrombin time (increased international normalized ratio.
Where can I find the official prescribing information?
Review the full prescribing information on DailyMed: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=110ba6b1-f175-48a1-8e30-616c02212538
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