Amoxicillin is the derivative of the penicillin -G . it is used in to treat various infections of ear , nose , lower respiratory tract , genitourinary tract . Amoxicillin is used in combination with clavulanic acid to treat acute sinusitis.

Indications
● Pneumonia
● Sinusitis
● Tonsillitis
● Bronchitis
● In urinary tract infections
● In treating ulcers

Mechanism Of Action
Amoxicillin shows its action by binding the specific penicillin binding protein present inside the cell wall of the bacteria and prevent the cross- linking of the NAM and NAG by inhibiting the peptidoglycan synthetase.

Pharmacokinetics
Absorption: It is absorbed orally.
Protein binding: It is 17% bound to plasma proteins.
Metabolism: Amoxicillin undergoes hydroxylation and deamination.

Side Effects
● Nausea
● Abdominal pain
● Vomiting
● Rashes
● Vaginal discharge
● Diarrhea

Contraindications
● Contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity.
● Contraindicated in asthma

Storage
It is stored at room temperature.

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