Name:

Amoxicillin 500 mg (capsule)

Description:

Amoxicillin interferes with bacterial cell wall synthesis; indicated for many infections caused by susceptible organisms (respiratory, ENT, urinary, skin).

Advantages and Disadvantages:

Advantages: Well-tolerated, oral, broad spectrum, inexpensive. Disadvantages: Allergic reactions (penicillin allergy), diarrhea, possible C. difficile, resistance in some strains.

Usage:

Otitis media, sinusitis, bronchitis, UTIs, skin infections, H. pylori combos.