Amoxicillin (Amoxil) Nursing Considerations

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amoxicillin

Trade Name

Moxatag

Indication

skin infections, respiratory infections, sinusitis, endocarditis prophylaxis, lyme disease

Action

Inhibits synthesis of bacterial cell wall leading to cell death.

Therapeutic Class

anti-infectives, antiulcer agent

Pharmacologic Class

aminopenicillins

Nursing Considerations

• contraindicated with penicillin allergy • may cause seizures • assess for rash, anaphylaxis • excreted by kidneys – monitor renal labs • monitor patient for diarrhea – bloody stool should be reported immediately