amoxicillin

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amoxicillin  /ə ˈmɔk sə ˌsɪ lɪn/ ? Meaning of "amoxicillin"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections

Synonym(s)

augmentin, larotid, polymox, trimox

Usage(s):

  1. Kidney function is so revved up during pregnancy that even in high doses, amoxicillin is excreted before it can work its magic.
  2. The physician said Adela had a throat infection and prescribed amoxicillin and Amboxal.
  3. Scientists have shown that the most effective cure for the tick-borne malady is treatment with one of two antibiotics, amoxicillin or doxycycline.
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