It belongs to the aminopenicillin class, part of the penicillin family, effectively combating various bacterial infections.
Exercise caution with medicine in liver disease; monitor liver function regularly and consult your doctor for potential dose adjustments.
Cautiously in kidney disease, consult your doctor for potential dose adjustments, particularly in severe cases.
This medicine is compatible with alcohol, causing no harmful side effects, safe for simultaneous consumption.
The medicine may exhibit side effects that impair your driving ability like sleepiness or drowsiness; so avoid driving while using the drug.
This medicine is generally safe during pregnancy, with limited human studies consider usage under a doctor''s prescription.
This medicine is safe during breastfeeding, with minimal transfer to breastmilk; consider usage under a doctor's prescription for the baby's safety.
Amoxicillin joins the fight against bacteria by disrupting their wall-building process. It competes with the proteins crucial for constructing the bacterial fortress. By blocking these proteins, it unleashes enzymes that break down the walls, weakening and inhibiting the bacteria's growth. Amoxicillin's strategic move ensures a prolonged defense, making it a reliable ally against infections.
Bacterial infections are illnesses caused by harmful bacteria that multiply or release toxins in the body. They can affect different parts of the body, such as the skin, lungs, gut, or blood. Some common bacterial infections are food poisoning, pneumonia, UTIs, and STIs.
Amox is usually considered to be safe when taken as advised by your doctor.
Yes, the use of Amox can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
No, Amox has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Amox, please consult your doctor.
Although it is rare but yes, Amox can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives difficulty breathing swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Yes, the use of Amox can lower the efficacy of birth control pills. Ask your doctor about using some other methods of contraception (such as a condom, diaphragm, spermicide) while you are taking Amox.
No, do not stop taking Amox and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared.
Inform your doctor if you dont feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Usually, Amox starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Amox.
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