Aysillin Capsule 500 mg (Amoxicillin Monohydrate)

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Efficacy & effects

This medication is effective against various harmful bacteria including streptococcus, pneumococcus, staphylococcus, gonococcus, influenza bacillus, Escherichia coli, and Proteus mirabilis. It is used for skin and soft tissue infections such as furuncles, carbuncles, cellulitis, and impetigo, as well as upper respiratory tract infections like tonsillitis, pharyngitis, otitis media, and sinusitis. It is also effective for pulmonary infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, lung abscess, and empyema, as well as for urinary tract infections like pyelonephritis, cystitis, and urethritis. This medication can also be used for infections of internal organs such as scarlet fever, peritonitis, liver abscess, and typhoid fever. It is useful for treating osteomyelitis and intrauterine infections as well. It is used to treat various bacterial infectious diseases.

Dosage

For adults and children over 20 kg, 250 to 500 mg (potency) of amoxicillin should be orally administered three times a day.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, patients who have previously experienced severe allergic reactions or shock due to this drug, those allergic to this drug or penicillin-class antibiotics, patients with infectious mononucleosis, and those with lymphocytic lymphoma should avoid administration. Additionally, caution is needed in some patients. For instance, individuals with a history of allergy to cephalosporins or with a family history of allergic disposition, patients with severely reduced kidney function, those unable to take orally or the elderly, patients with heart failure, urinary tract defects, or recurrent urinary tract infections require careful monitoring and adjustment. This drug may cause various side effects, so patient condition should be closely monitored during administration. Rarely, shock, allergic reactions, severe skin rashes, liver and kidney function abnormalities, gastrointestinal issues, hematological disorders, and central nervous system symptoms may occur. If these symptoms appear, administration should be immediately stopped, and appropriate treatment should be initiated. When using this drug, it is crucial to administer only for the minimum necessary duration to prevent the occurrence of resistant bacteria, and it is advisable to conduct skin reaction tests to check for allergies before use. Additionally, preparedness for emergency treatment should be ensured after administration, in case of severe reactions such as shock, and the patient should be closely observed. Caution should also be taken as secondary infections by fungi or other bacteria may occur, and adequate hydration and urine output should be maintained when administered in high doses. This medication may interact with other drugs, so caution is necessary when used in conjunction with specific medications. For example, using it with allopurinol may increase the risk of skin reactions, and using it with oral contraceptives may lessen contraceptive effectiveness. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this drug, and caution is also required during breastfeeding. When administering to children or the elderly, body function and condition should be closely monitored, and dosage and intervals should be adjusted accordingly. In particular, elderly individuals may be at increased risk of bleeding due to vitamin K deficiency. This medication may affect the results of certain clinical tests, so this should be taken into account during testing. In case of overdose, attention is needed as it may cause kidney damage, and during injection use, it should not be administered intrathecally and skin contact should be avoided.

Side effects

Urticaria, shock, urticaria among serum sickness-like reactions, asthma attacks, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis), severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, liver abnormalities (jaundice), jaundice, acute renal failure, significantly reduced urine output, generalized severe edema, hypertension, severe swelling or urination abnormalities, severe neurological symptoms

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