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Amoxicillin

Amoxicillin, abbreviated as amox, is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and a treatment for cystic acne. Amox is a semisynthetic oral penicillin that is better absorbed and marketed under trade names such as Amoxil, Polymox, Larotid and Augmentin.

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What is the third line antibiotic for ear infections in pediatrics after amoxicillin and augmentin?

Augmentin is an excellent drug for ear infections. If there is no response to this drug it is better to culture ear discharge and check the sensitivity of the causative organism. Second generation cephalosporins are also very effective for ear infections. Sometimes anaerobic organisms can cause ear infection especially if is chronic. In that case metronidazole may be useful. Infection due to mycoplasma may be treated with erythromycin or another drug from the same group of drugs.

How would you charcterize the flame test with respect to it's sensitivity?

1. flame test in respect to sensibility because it shows a different and unique color for each element you test (in respect to sight). Also, it produces a high temperature making a hot environment.

How long before you notice improvement when taking amox tr-clv 600?

Should be within a few days of starting the course, although you MUST always finish the course of antibiotics else you risk creating super strains of bacteria inside your body that are resistant to antibiotic therapy.

Is it bad to take amoxicillin if you were perscribed augmentin?

If I remember right augmentin is a mixture of amoxicillin and an acid so basically the augmentin is stronger and in some cases is required but its also more addictive.

What is Amoxtr-K CLV?

It's an antibiotic that contains amoxicillin plus a second ingredient to overcome drug resistance.

Can you give amox tr k clv to your dog?

There is a verterinary version, but you can't get the dose right with a human pill. Call your vet for advice.

Is amoxicillin 500mg safe for a 15 year old?

Amoxicilin is an antibiotic of the penicillin family, and for those with allergy to penicillin and several similar drugs, using it can have serious (even fatal) consequences.

But for those who have tolerated the penicillin family of antibiotics well, 500 mg is a large dose, "probably" safe for a large male body of 15. Is goes more by size, not age.

However, if you are worried about the dosage, you also need to worry about the frequency of doses, and a pharmacist (if not your doctor) should be consulted.

Read more on this at "drugs.com"

Is amoxicillin stronger then oxycodone?

Amoxicillin is an atibiotic wheras Oxycodone is a pain reliever. Amoxicillin is for infections only.

Is amoxicillin related to ciprofloxacn?

Amoxicillin and ciprofloxacin has no relation to each other. Amoxicillin is beta lactum antibiotic. It is derivative of penicillin, which is synthesized by bacteria. While ciprofloxacin is fluroqunoline derivaive. It is man made antibacterial. It is NOT an antibiotic.