AMOXICILLIN

Question 1

BRAND NAME

Answer 1

Amoxil

Question 2

DRUG CLASS

Answer 2

Antibiotic / Aminopenicillin

Question 3

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS

Answer 3

Binds to bacterial cell wall, causing cell death.

Question 4

INDICATIONS

Answer 4

Treatment of skin and skin structure infections, otitis media, sinusitis, respiratory infections, genitourinary infections, and endocarditis prophylaxis.

Question 5

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity to penicillin.
Use cautiously with renal dysfunction.

Question 6

SIDE EFFECTS

Answer 6

CNS: SEIZURES (HIGH DOSES)
GI: PSEUDOMEMBRANOUS COLITIS, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, elevated liver enzymes.
Derm: rashes, urticaria.
Hemat: blood dyscrasias.

Question 7

NURSING RESPONSIBILITIES

Answer 7

Watch for seizures; notify physician immediately if patient develops or increases seizure activity.

Monitor signs of pseudomembranous colitis, including diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, pus or mucus in stool, and other severe or prolonged GI problems (nausea, vomiting, heartburn). Notify physician or nursing staff immediately of these signs.