Amoxicillin, Fight Bacterial Infections!
Amoxicillin, What is it?
Amoxicillin (INN) or amoxycillin is a
moderate-spectrum ?-lactam antibiotic used to treat bacterial
infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is usually
the drug of choice within the class because it is better
absorbed, following oral administration, than other beta-lactam
antibiotics. Amoxicillin is susceptible to degradation by
?-lactamase-producing bacteria, and so is often given with
clavulanic acid (see below). It is currently marketed by
GlaxoSmithKline under the trade name Amoxil