amoxicillin
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- n an antibiotic; a semisynthetic oral penicillin (trade names Amoxil and Larotid and Polymox and Trimox and Augmentin) used to treat bacterial infections
- The physician said Adela had a throat infection and prescribed amoxicillin and Amboxal.
- Examples: Zofran (antiemetic); amoxicillin (antibiotic) Fact: When a drug shifts to over-the-counter status, the insert detailing study data is replaced by a generic warning.
- Kidney function is so revved up during pregnancy that even in high doses, amoxicillin is excreted before it can work its magic.