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Amoxycillin Trihydrate (Vet)

At a glance

Amoxycillin Trihydrate (Vet) is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic indicated for various bacterial infections including respiratory, skin, and urinary tract infections.

Description

Broad-spectrum aminopenicillin antibiotic inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis for treating susceptible bacterial infections.

Indications

Infections due to susceptible strains including ENT, lower respiratory tract, skin and soft tissue, genito-urinary tract, dental abscess, and H. pylori.

Therapeutic class

Broad spectrum penicillins

Pharmacological class

Aminopenicillin

Pharmacology

Inhibits cell wall biosynthesis, stable in gastric acid, rapidly absorbed after oral administration with wide tissue distribution.

Mechanism of action

Inhibition of bacterial cell wall biosynthesis.

Dosage

Adult: 250 mg to 500 mg three times daily. Children: 125 mg to 250 mg three times daily. Varies by indication.

Administration

Suspension can be added to milk, fruit juice, or water and taken immediately. Injection via IM or IV as specified.

Missed dose

Take as soon as remembered.

Side effects

Diarrhoea, indigestion, rash, rarely pseudo-membranous colitis.

Precautions & warnings

Monitor for superinfections with mycotic or bacterial pathogens; adjust dose in renal impairment.

Contraindications

Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients.

Drug interactions

Concurrent use with Probenecid increases blood levels; may reduce efficacy of oral contraceptives.

Food interactions

Can be taken with or without food.

Use in pregnancy

US FDA Pregnancy Category B. Use if clearly needed.

Pregnancy Category: B — always consult a doctor before taking during pregnancy.

Use in lactation

Excreted in human milk; exercise caution when administered to a lactating mother.

Pediatric use

Used in children with appropriate weight-based or age-based dosing.

Geriatric use

Use as advised by physician.

Renal / hepatic impairment

Reduce total daily dosage in renal impairment.

Overdose effects

Supportive care as needed.

Storage conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat. Keep out of reach of children.

Chemical structure

Amoxycillin Trihydrate

Common questions

What is Amoxicillin Trihydrate used for?
It is indicated for ear, nose, throat, lower respiratory tract, skin, genito-urinary infections, dental abscess, and H. pylori eradication.
What is the dosage?
Adult dose is 250 mg to 500 mg three times daily. Children (up to 10 years): 125 mg to 250 mg three times daily.
What are the side effects?
Diarrhoea, indigestion, or occasionally rash.
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