Is Amoxicillin Capsule Toxic

I think most people are familiar with the term amoxicillin. When we were young, we would get sick more or less. Once we were sick and went to the hospital, the doctor would give us cold medicine and sometimes also ask us to take amoxicillin. Amoxicillin capsules are an anti-inflammatory drug and can also be said to be an antibiotic. It is mainly used for oral administration, and of course, the dosage for adults and children is different. It is available in almost all pharmacies.

Even such an ordinary medicine, Amoxicillin Capsules, may cause some adverse reactions if taken without following the doctor's instructions. Some people think that amoxicillin is a Western medicine and may have some side effects, and some even think that amoxicillin is toxic. So, are amoxicillin capsules toxic? Let me answer this question for you below.

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that has good antibacterial activity against Streptococci such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and hemolytic Streptococcus, aerobic Gram-positive cocci such as non-penicillinase-producing Staphylococci and Enterococcus faecalis, non-β-lactamase-producing strains of aerobic Gram-negative bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Salmonella, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Helicobacter pylori. Amoxicillin exerts its bactericidal effect by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, causing the bacteria to quickly become spherical and dissolve and rupture.

Taking amoxicillin capsules may cause gastrointestinal reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis, lead to allergic reactions such as rash, drug fever and asthma, cause anemia, thrombocytopenia, eosinophilia, and a slight increase in serum aminotransferase, resulting in secondary infection caused by Candida or resistant bacteria. Occasionally, central nervous system symptoms such as excitement, anxiety, insomnia, dizziness and abnormal behavior may be seen.

This product is a penicillin capsule and is contraindicated for patients who are allergic to penicillin or have a positive penicillin skin test. Therefore, a detailed history of drug allergy must be inquired and a penicillin skin test must be performed before use. Patients with infectious mononucleosis are prone to rash when using this product and should avoid using it. People with a history of allergic diseases such as asthma and hay fever should use this product with caution. Since a small amount of amoxicillin can be secreted in breast milk, breastfeeding mothers may cause allergies in their babies and should use this product with caution. The dose may need to be adjusted in the elderly and patients with severe renal impairment. Patients who undergo longer treatment courses should have their liver and kidney function and blood routine checked.

The use of amoxicillin capsules still needs to follow the doctor's instructions. Taking the medicine indiscriminately may do more harm than good. There are also special requirements for special people to take amoxicillin capsules. When taking amoxicillin, you still need to keep your eyes open and learn how to distinguish genuine and fake amoxicillin capsules. Also be aware of drug interactions. In a word, you still have to follow the doctor's instructions.