Blumox-500 Cap

Uses of Blumox-500 Cap

Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that fights bacteria. Amoxicillin is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

Side Effects of Blumox-500 Cap

Hyperactivity, agitation, insomnia, dizziness; maculopapular rash, exfoliative dermatitis, urticaria, hypersensitivity vasculitis; diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting; anaemia, thrombocytopenia, leucopenia, agranulocytosis. Potentially Fatal: Neuromuscular hypersensitivity; pseudomembranous colitis.

Drug Interactions

Increased levels with disulfiram and probenecid. Decreased effects with tetracyclines and chloramphenicol. Potentially Fatal: Increase effects of oral anticoagulants.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Mechanism of Action

Amoxicillin inhibits the final transpeptidation step of peptidoglycan synthesis in bacterial cell wall by binding to one or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs), thus inhibiting cell wall biosynthesis resulting in bacterial lysis. Absorption: Rapidly and completely absorbed from the GI tract with peak plasma concentrations after 1-2 hr (oral). Not inactivated by gastric acid and presence of food does not impair absorption. Distribution: Widely distributed, CSF (small concentrations except when the meninges are inflamed), bile (high concentrations); crosses the placenta and enters the breast milk (small amounts). Protein-binding: 20%. Metabolism: Converted to a limited extent to penicilloic acid. Excretion: Via the urine within 6 hr by glomerular filtration and tubular secretion (as penicilloic acid and 60% unchanged drug); via the faeces. May be removed by haemodialysis; 1-1.5 hr (elimination half-life).

Special Precautions

Renal and hepatic disease; pregnancy, lactation; infectious mononucleosis.

How to Use

Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.

How to Store

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

Safety Concerns

• Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
• Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
• Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.

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