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amoxicillin
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a·mox·i·cil·lin  (-mks-sln)
n.
An semisynthetic penicillin, C16H19N3O5S, having an antibacterial spectrum of action similar to that of ampicillin.


amoxicillin  (-mks-sln)
An antibiotic derived from penicillin, having an antibacterial spectrum of action similar to that of ampicillin. Chemical formula: C16H19N3O5.
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Noun1.amoxicillin - an antibioticamoxicillin - an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections
penicillin - any of various antibiotics obtained from Penicillium molds (or produced synthetically) and used in the treatment of various infections and diseases


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Affected drugs are Chloroquine, sulphadoxine-pyrimethamine, halofantrine, co-trimoxazole, Amoxycillin, Ampicillin, Ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, Gentamicin, Metronidazole, Tetracycline, Cefalexin, Lincomycin, Oxtetracyclin.
Generally 18-24 million units penicillin G for 2-4 weeks are applied initially and this is followed by oral penicillin or amoxycillin for 3-12 months in addition.
The most commonly prescribed medications were antibiotics: flucloxacillin (45 prescriptions), followed by amoxycillin (21), trimethoprim (14), erythromycin (3) and chloramphenicol ointment (5).
 
 
 
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