Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Amoxicillin

Oral Bioavailability

Moderate

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

875mg PO BID
or
500mg PO TID

Renal

Renal adjustments required when CrCl < 30 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Amoxil

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • GI upset

  • Rash

Oral Liquids

Oral Liquids

  • 125mg/5mL suspension

  • 200mg/5mL suspension

  • 250mg/5mL suspension

  • 400mg/5mL suspension

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

  • 500mg tablet

  • 875mg tablet

Additional Information

Additional Information

Can cause rash in EBV-infected patients

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • Aminopenicillin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Route of Elimination: Renal