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25429
Amoxicillin Capsules Rx
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Amoxicillin Capsules Description
Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic prescribed by veterinarians to treat a variety of infections in dogs, cats, horses, birds, and fish. It works by inhibiting bacteria growth by preventing the formation of cell walls in bacterial cells. It is intended for treatment of bacterial infections only. Amoxicillin comes in capsule form and is sold per capsule.
What is Amoxicillin Capsules?
Amoxicillin is a synthetic penicillin-type antibiotic, which is effective in treating a range of infections caused by gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Which animals/pets is Amoxicillin Capsules for?
Amoxicillin is intended for use in a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, horses, birds, and fish.
Amoxicillin Capsules uses
Amoxicillin is used to treat bacterial infections and not parasitic or viral infections. It can also be effective in the treatment of skin infection, wounds, and lower respiratory tract infections.
What does Amoxicillin Capsules do?
Located in the interior of the bacterial cell wall, amoxicillin works by binding to penicillin-binding protein 1A (PBP-1A). The lactam ring is opened when Penicillins acylate with the penicillin-sensitive transpeptidase C-terminal domain. To hinder the last and third stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis, the cross-link of two linear peptidoglycan strands stops the development through an inactivation of that particular enzyme.
Amoxicillin may hinder via an autolysin inhibitor. The mediation of cell lysis is achieved via bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes like autolysins
Amoxicillin may hinder via an autolysin inhibitor. The mediation of cell lysis is achieved via bacterial cell wall autolytic enzymes like autolysins
Amoxicillin Capsules side effects
Common side effects of Amoxicillin include:
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- diarrhea
Amoxicillin Capsules ingredients
Formulations of Amoxicillin contain Amoxicillin, a semisynthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.
Amoxicillin Capsules overdose: What to do?
Immediately contact your closest pet hospital in case of adverse reaction or overdose.
What to know before using Amoxicillin Capsules
If your pet is taking supplements, vitamins, probenecid or methotrexate, or bacteriostatic antibiotics, consult your veterinarian before use of this medication. Complications or interactions may occur if your pet is already taking these medications or supplements.
How is Amoxicillin Capsules sold?
Sold by the tablet.
Manufacturer
Rising Health, Bi-Coastal Pharma, Virtus, Dava or other generic brand
Tips for using Amoxicillin Capsules
- Always administer Amoxicillin to your pet as directed by a veterinarian.
- If administering the drug in liquid form, shake well before carefully measuring the dose.
- To ensure the infection is completely clear, give this medication for as long as prescribed even if your pet seems to be feeling better.
- Never give your pet more medication than directed.
Overview
Used as directed by your veterinarian.
Main Ingredients
Formulations of Amoxicillin contain Amoxicillin, a semisynthetic antibiotic, an analog of ampicillin, with a broad spectrum of bactericidal activity against many gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms.
