Amoxicillin 875mg Use and Dosage
Amoxicillin Uses
Common infections that amoxicillin
is used for include infections of the middle
ear, tonsils, throat, larynx (laryngitis), bronchi
(bronchitis), lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract,
and skin. And for the treatment of gonorrhea.
Directions
Amoxicillin 875mg is usually taken
every 8 hours (three times a day). Follow the
directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Take amoxicillin
exactly as directed. Do not take more or less
Amoxicillin or take it more often than prescribed
by your doctor. The tablets should be crushed
or chewed thoroughly before they are swallowed.
Continue to take amoxicillin even if you feel
well. Do not stop taking amoxicillin without
talking to your doctor.
Amoxicillin 875mg Side Effects
Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting,
diarrhea, anorexia, epigastric distress and gastritis.
Black hairy tongue, glossitis and stomatitis
have also been noted. Diarrhea is generally less
frequent than with ampicillin. Antibiotic-associated
pseudomembranous colitis has been reported. Severe
abdominal pain and bloody diarrhea associated
with acute, transient enterocolitis, but without
evidence of pseudomembranous colitis, has also
been reported.
Renal: Acute interstitial nephritis
has been reported rarely.
Hematologic: Anemia, thrombocytopenia,
thrombocytopenic purpura, eosinophilia, leukopenia,
neutropenia and agranulocytosis have been reported
during therapy with amoxicillin. These reactions
are usually reversible on discontinuation of
therapy.
Amoxicillin 875mg Precautions
Before taking Amoxicillin 875mg,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic
to amoxicillin, penicillin, or any other drugs.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking,
especially other antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin),
anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin
(Coumadin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid),
and vitamins. Tell your doctor if you have or
have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies,
asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems,
or hay fever. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant,
plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.
If you become pregnant while taking amoxicillin,
call your doctor. If you are having surgery,
including dental surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are taking amoxicillin.
Overdose of Amoxicillin 875mg
Symptoms of an amoxicillin overdose
include muscle spasms or weakness, pain or twitching,
pain in the fingers or toes, loss of feeling
in the fingers or toes, seizures, confusion,
coma, or agitation.
Amoxicillin 875 mg is rarely associated
with important drug interactions however if overdose
is suspected please contact your local poison
control center by calling 1-800-222-1222 or
by locating it amoungst those listed here -
American
Association of Poison Control Centers
Missed Dose of Amoxicillin 875mg
If you miss a dose of Amoxicillin
875mg, take the missed dose as soon as you remember
it. However, if it is almost time for the next
dose, skip the missed dose and continue your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double
dose to make up for a missed one.
Amoxicillin 875mg Information
Detailed information on Amoxicillin
875mg, including prescription usage, tablet and
capsule photo's, and side effects is available
from -
DrugDigest
- Drug Library: Amoxicillin
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Amoxicillin
875mg is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat
certain infections caused by bacteria, such as
pneumonia; bronchitis; venereal disease (VD); and
ear, lung, nose, urinary tract, and skin infections.
Amoxicillin also is used before surgery or dental
work to prevent any infection.
