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Amoxicillin destroys the structure of the cell walls, which is why the bacteria become more vulnerable to external impact and can not normally reproduce.

Amoxicillin is an active substance in the composition of many drugs for the treatment of bacterial infections. It belongs to a group of penicillin antibiotics. In most cases, amoxicillin is taken in tablets and suspensions. In very serious infections or when oral use is not possible, amoxicillin is prescribed in injections.

Amoxicillin destroys the structure of the cell walls, which is why the bacteria become more vulnerable to external impact and can not normally reproduce. This is a wide spectrum antibiotic that can destroy the bacteria of different types. However, there are many bacteria that have mutated so that they became resistant to penicillin antibiotics. In the treatment of infections caused by such bacteria, amoxicillin is used in combination with other substances.

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When amoxicillin is taken

Amoxicillin is prescribed for the following diseases:

• bacterial infections of the lungs, such as acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis and pneumonia
• sinusitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis and other upper respiratory tract infections
• bacterial infections of the middle ear
• bacterial infections of the urinary tract and kidneys (pyelonephritis)
• bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues, including furunculosis, abscesses, bacterial cellulitis and impetigo
• gonorrhea
• sepsis
• bacterial endocarditis
• typhoid and paratyphoid
• Lyme disease

Side effects of amoxicillin

People with reduced kidney function, allergy history, suspected acute or chronic lymphoid leukemia, or cytomegalovirus (CMV), during the treatment with amoxicillin should carefully monitor their condition, because they have a high risk of allergic reaction to the medication.

Amoxicillin is contraindicated for people with allergies to penicillin and cephalosporin antibiotics.

This drug is considered safe for pregnant women and their unborn children. However, if you take amoxicillin and notice any changes in the health condition, consult your doctor.

Amoxicillin is excreted in breast milk, but in such small quantities that is not dangerous for the baby. Therefore, breast-feeding mothers can take amoxicillin virtually without fear.

The most common side effects of amoxicillin are diarrhea, nausea, skin rash, vomiting, pruritus and urticaria.