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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
