# Amoxicillin (Amoxil, Trimox)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/amoxicillin
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Amoxicillin?

Amoxicillin (brand name: Amoxil, Trimox) is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It is prescribed to treat duodenal ulcer, actinomycosis, listeriosis. Across the United States, 192,000 doctors prescribe Amoxicillin to approximately 5.7 million Medicare patients, making it one of the 50 most prescribed drugs in America.

## Brand names

Amoxil, Trimox

## Indications

Amoxicillin is prescribed for several conditions including duodenal ulcer, actinomycosis, listeriosis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Duodenal Ulcer](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/duodenal-ulcer)
- [Actinomycosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/actinomycosis)
- [Listeriosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/listeriosis)
- [Lyme Disease](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/lyme-disease)
- [Skin Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/skin-diseases)
- [Bacterial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bacterial)
- [Streptococcal Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/streptococcal-infections)
- [Chlamydia Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/chlamydia-infections)
- [Bites](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/bites)
- [Human](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/human)
- [Soft Tissue Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/soft-tissue-infections)
- [Urinary Tract Infections](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/urinary-tract-infections)

## Mechanism of action

Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium is an antibacterial drug  .

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Penicillin-Type Antibiotic
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, skin rash, headache

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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