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
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
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.
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