Amoxicillin belongs to the penicillin antibiotics. This is a broad-spectrum drug. The action of amoxicillin is based on the destruction of the cell walls of bacteria, has a pronounced bacteriostatic effect. Often used in combination with other antibiotics. Amoxicillin, whose instructions are very detailed, is an excellent tool for the treatment of inflammatory diseases.
Indications
Amoxicillin sulbactam is used to treat diseases of the lungs, bronchi, diseases of the ENT organs, such as sinusitis, tonsillitis, otitis media. Amoxicillin is also indicated in the treatment of bacterial infections of the urinary system, liver, gall bladder, and is used in the treatment of skin diseases, gonorrhea, sepsis, Lyme disease. Effective in salmonellosis, bacterial endocarditis and other diseases.
Application and dosage
The drug Amoxicillin is taken more often at 500 mg 3 times a day. In complex cases, the dose is doubled. Drink amoxicillin with plenty of water. The course of treatment is 5-10 days. Children can be given a suspension for a more comfortable reception.
Side effects
When taking amoxicillin, colitis often develops, which is characterized by diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting; if these symptoms occur, you should consult your doctor about further use of the drug.
Well-being may worsen in patients with kidney disease. Amoxicillin can cause skin rashes and other allergic reactions. Patients prone to allergies, amoxicillin should not be taken.
When taking the drug, dizziness and convulsions sometimes occur. Pregnancy is not a contraindication to the appointment of amoxicillin, but a woman needs to carefully monitor her health and take the drug under the supervision of a doctor. With prolonged treatment with amoxicillin, you need to take nystatin to avoid the development of fungal infection. When taking a drug such as Amoxicillin, instructions are required.
Contraindications
An absolute contraindication for taking an antibiotic is hypersensitivity to it. Also contraindications include asthma, allergic diathesis, infectious mononucleosis, leukemia, gastrointestinal tract diseases (colitis), hay fever. Amoxicillin (instructions attached to it) is a fairly powerful drug, so caution will not hurt.
additional information
An antibiotic helps only in one case if the microbe is sensitive to it. Therefore, doctors, before prescribing treatment, conduct a test for sensitivity to antibiotics.
Also, to enhance the action, scientists have developed combined drugs. In this case, the effect of one substance is enhanced by another. The most promising are combinations, such as amoxicillin / clavulanate, ampicillin / sulbactam and other combined preparations.
The most famous is amoxicillin / clavulanate. This drug consists of amoxicillin and potassium clavulanate in a 2: 1 ratio. It is more gentle in action and is widely used in pediatrics. For children, amoxicillin (the instructions, of course, must be read) fits very well.
Dangerous friends
The danger of taking antibiotics is by no means an exaggeration.
Amoxicillin, like all antibiotics, suppresses the flora in the intestines, which can lead to the development of dysbiosis. Therefore, along with taking amoxicillin, the doctor will prescribe nystatin, bifidumbacterin or lactobacterin. These drugs normalize the intestinal flora and protect the body from dysbiosis.
General rules for taking amoxicillin
• during treatment, you cannot skip taking the antibiotic, you must take the medicine at intervals prescribed by the doctor.
• if you missed the drug, you must take it as soon as possible in the usual dosage.
• treatment of diseases caused by streptococcus, it is advisable to continue at least 10 days to prevent the development of rheumatism.
Health to you! And remember, if you buy any medicine, including amoxicillin, the instructions for use must be in the package.