Antimicrobials
amoxicillin

amoxicillin

Low
Excellent
$0.05(250mg CAP)

Spectrum of Activity

Dosing

General Information

  • Therapy of Streptococcal and Enterococcal infections as well as susceptible gram negative infections
  • Commonly used for upper respiratory infections and urinary tract infections
  • Allergy/rash (immediate or delayed)

  • Note: EBV related rash

  • Cytopenias

Allopurinol - increased rash

Monitor for signs of hypersensitivity or severe diarrhea

250 mg CAP: $0.05

125 mg/5 mL (100 mL) SUSP: $5

250 mg/5 mL (100 mL) SUSP: $5

Antimicrobial class: Aminopenicillin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Moderate

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic

ODB Coverage: General Benefit (TAB & SUSP)