Amoxicillin - Stepwards

Page Contents

1 WHAT IS IT?
2 WHEN DO WE USE IT?
3 WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?
4 HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?
5 WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?
6 ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?
7 FURTHER READING

WHAT IS IT?

WHEN DO WE USE IT?

Streptococcus pharyngitis: this medication is a first line option for patients who do not have a penicillin allergy, and are not given Penicillin V.

UTIs during pregnancy: this medication is typically the first choice for pregnant patients with a urinary tract infection. This is because it has a low risk of adverse fetal effects.

WHAT IS IT?

WHEN DO WE USE IT?

WHEN DO WE AVOID USING IT?

HOW IS IT ADMINISTERED?

WHAT ARE THE SIDE EFFECTS/TOXICITY?

ANYTHING ELSE TO KEEP IN MIND?

FURTHER READING