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Amoxicillin - Overview

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic medication that is used in the treatment of infections that are thought to be caused by bacteria susceptible to amoxicillin treatment. Push Health can help people who might need an amoxicillin prescription connect with medical providers who can prescribe amoxicillin medication, including generic amoxicillin 500 mg capsules and amoxicillin 875 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Amoxicillin - Uses and Metabolism

Amoxicillin prescription medication, previously marketed under the brand Amoxil, is an oral antibiotic medications similar to ampicillin and penicillin (Bicillin). Amoxicillin is a semisynthetic medication with a bactericidal effect against both gram-negative and gram-positive organisms. Amoxicillin may be used to treat specific types of infections of the ear, nose and throat (e.g. strep throat), genitourinary tract, skin and lower respiratory tract. Amoxicillin is a type of beta-lactam antimicrobial. Amoxicillin is absorbed quickly after being ingested orally and is mostly excreted in the urine unchanged. Amoxicillin medication has a half-life of 61 minutes and roughly 20% of it is bound by proteins in the blood. Peak amoxicillin levels occur between 1 and 2 hours after administration. Amoxicillin capsules contain amoxicillin 500 mg and are royal blue and pink in color. Amoxicillin tablets contain amoxicillin 500 mg or amoxicillin 875 mg. Amoxicillin is also available as chewable tablets and powdered oral suspensions. Amoxicillin is sometimes combined with another drug and used as Augmentin. Amoxicillin medication is also used in combination with clarithromcyin (Biaxin) and lansoprazole (Prevacid) as part of Prevpac which is used for H. pylori treatment.

Amoxicillin - Dosage and Cost

The dosage of amoxicillin medication used depends on the health needs of the patient and the judgement of the prescribing medical provider. In adults, starting dosages of amoxicillin 500 mg twice per day or amoxicillin 875 mg twice per day are sometimes used. After administration, the half-life of amoxicillin is under 120 minutes. Amoxicillin prescription medication is largely excreted in the urine. Generic amoxicillin is consider an affordable medication. Most pharmacies carry amoxicillin pills for under thirty cents per pill. Because most amoxicillin regimens only require a limited number of pills, the total cost for an amoxicillin prescription is also reasonable. For people who cannot afford amoxicillin, it may be worth looking for amoxicillin coupons online. Also, some insurance plans may cover the cost of an amoxicillin prescription.

Can I Buy Amoxicillin Online?

Amoxicillin is a prescription medication. To reduce the likelihood of creating bacteria resistant to the amoxicillin, amoxicillin OTC (over the counter) is not available. The first step to getting an amoxicillin medication prescription is consulting with a licensed medical provider. Push Health can help connect people who think they need an amoxicillin prescription with a licensed medical provider who can prescribe amoxicillin medication, including generic amoxicillin 500 mg capsules and amoxicillin 875 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Amoxicillin - Side Effects

Amoxicillin prescription medication can cause side effects when used. Side effects after amoxicillin use include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, candidiasis, and an allergic reaction. People who have had a history of hypersensitivity or allergy to amoxicillin or penicillins should not use amoxicillin. Longer term, overuse of amoxicillin medication can lead to bacterial resistance, making amoxicillin less effective in the future. Amoxicillin and alcohol should not be used together. Questions and concerns about amoxicillin tablet and capsule use should be directed to one's pharmacist and medical provider prior to using the medication.

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