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Cloxacillin+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin

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Molecule Summary

Uses
Bacterial infection
Therapy
Antibiotic
Side Effects
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain
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Molecule Description

Cloxacillin+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin is a combination medicine containing amoxycillin and cloxacillin as active ingredients. It belongs to a class of medicines called antibiotics. It is used for the treatment of various types of bacterial infections.

Uses

  • Treatment of respiratory tract infection or sinusitis
  • Treatment of urinary tract infection, ENT (ear, nose, throat) infection
  • Treatment of infection in blood and inner lining of heart chambers
  • Treatment of inflammation in the middle ear, skin infections
  • Treatment of inflammation of membranes covering brain and spinal cord
  • Treatment of sexually transmitted disease like gonorrhoea
  • Treatment of bone and joint infection
  • Treatment of typhoid

Contraindications

When should one not use Cloxacillin+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin

If you are allergic to Amoxycillin or Cloxacillin or any other penicillins or any of the ingredient of Cloxacillin+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

  • Allergic reactions like skin rash, urge to scratch
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhoea

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Pregnancy

The effect of this medicine on the unborn baby is not known, consult your doctor if you are pregnant, your doctor will tell you on the use of this medicine after assessing the benefits over risks.

Breast Feeding

Breast Feeding

This medicine passes into human milk in small amount and may cause harm. Hence, you should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Driving

You may experience dizziness or convulsions (fits) after taking this medicine. Be cautious while driving or operating any machinery.

Alcohol

Alcohol

There is limited information about the effects of this medicine with alcohol, but you should avoid taking alcohol in excessive amount.

Other General Warnings

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if
  • You have a kidney or liver problem
  • You are suffering from HIV infection
  • You have any blood disorder or heart disease
  • You've found a high level of urea in your blood serum reports
  • You are suffering from Mononucleosis (an infectious illness that's usually caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)).
  • You are suffering from Meningitis (swelling of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord).

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Cloxacillin+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin acts by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, which ultimately leads to the death of bacteria.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

  • You should always tell the doctor if you are taking any other medicines, herbal preparation and supplements to avoid any interaction with Cloxacillin+Amoxycillin / Amoxicillin.
  • Especially if you are taking oral contraceptives or other antibiotics like erythromycin, tetracycline or clavulanic acid, medicines used to treat gout like allopurinol, probenecid, medicines used to treat high blood pressure like atenolol, etc.

Dosage

Overdose

Symptoms of overdose are nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, etc. If you experience any of the symptoms or think you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

You are supposed to complete the prescribed dosage duration by your physician. If you skip the dose or do not complete the course, it may cause resistance and decrease the effectiveness of immediate treatment.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor about your medical history including allergies, stomach ulcers (past or active), asthma, problems with the heart, liver or kidney; also mention all the medicines, herbal preparations, supplements you take.

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