Amoxycillin

Indication:
Treatment of infections caused by gram+ or gram- microorganisms susceptible to amoxicillin, upper and lower respiratorius tract, genitourinarius tract, skin and soft tissue infections, typhoid fever (but not drug of choice)

Dosis:
Adult and Children> 20kg 750 – 1500mg daily, to be taken in divided doses 8 hourly; <20kg 25 – 50mg/kg body weight/day.

Contra Indication:
Penicillin allergy

Special Precaution:
Assessment renal & hepatic function during prolonged treatment. Superinfection.

Adverse Reactions:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hay fever, pruritus and skin rash

Drug Interaction:
Probenecid prolongs half-life of amoxicillin.