Amoxycillin Flashcards
1
Q
Drug Class
A
Penicillin
2
Q
Active
A
Amoxycillin
3
Q
Indications
A
- URTI (G+ve)
- Pneumonia
- UTI (G-ve)
- Bites, clenched fist injuries
- Otitis media, sinusitis
- H. pylori eradication
4
Q
Dose Range
A
250 - 500mg q8h/tds
OR
1g bd
5
Q
SE’s
A
Well tolerated
- diarrhoea
nausea
rash
urticaria
ALLERGY occurs in 10% of ppl – cross-reactivity between penicillins, cephalosporins, and carbapenems
6
Q
Counselling
A
- Continue taking until all finished (unless advised otherwise)
7
Q
Monitoring
A
- Rash
- Allergies
- Complete blood count, renal and hepatic function during prolonged high-dose treatment (>10 days)
