amoxicillin
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Definition
Noun: A semisynthetic penicillin antibiotic taken orally, effective against a broad range of bacterial infections. It is a common medication often prescribed for conditions such as ear infections, strep throat, pneumonia, and skin infections.
Usage
Amoxicillin is used as a mass noun. It refers to the antibiotic substance itself. - The doctor prescribed amoxicillin for the child's ear infection. - Amoxicillin is often the first-choice treatment for common bacterial illnesses. - Some patients are allergic to amoxicillin.
Examples
- The pharmacist explained how to take the amoxicillin correctly.
- A ten-day course of amoxicillin is standard for treating strep throat.
- The effectiveness of amoxicillin can be reduced if not taken for the full prescribed duration.
Advanced Usage
- "Broad-spectrum amoxicillin": This specifies its effectiveness against a wide variety of bacteria.
- "Amoxicillin-clavulanate": This refers to a combination drug (Augmentin) where clavulanate potassium is added to amoxicillin to overcome bacterial resistance.
Variants and Related Words
- Amoxil, Larotid, Polymox, Trimox: These are trade names (brand names) for the drug amoxicillin.
- Augmentin: A trade name for the combination drug amoxicillin-clavulanate.
- Penicillin: The class of antibiotics to which amoxicillin belongs.
Synonyms
- Penicillin antibiotic: Describes its drug class.
- Antibacterial agent: A general term for a substance that kills or inhibits bacteria.
Related Phrases
- "Course of amoxicillin": Refers to the full prescribed duration of treatment.
- "Resistance to amoxicillin": Describes when bacteria are no longer killed by the drug.
- "Allergic reaction to amoxicillin": Refers to a negative immune response to the medication.
Noun
- an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections