阿莫西林

听起来像是“ Amox-i-cil-lin”

阿莫西林是一种用于治疗细菌引起的感染的抗生素。找出如何安全和可能的副作用。

Type of medicine Also called
  • Antibiotic (to treat infections)
  • 青霉素抗生素
  • Amoxil®
  • Alphamox®

What is amoxicillin?

阿莫西林是一种用于治疗细菌引起的不同感染的抗生素。可能使用感染阿莫西林的例子包括胸部感染,牙科感染和感染throat,耳朵窦。

It works by killing or stopping the growth of bacteria (bugs) and getting rid of the infection.阿莫西林属于一组称为青霉素的抗生素。像所有抗生素一样,它无效抵抗病毒引起的感染。

Dose

在Aotearoa中,新西兰的阿莫西林可作为胶囊(250 mg和500mg),液体,可以作为医院注射。

  • The dose of amoxicillin will be dependon the type of infection.
  • 成人中通常的阿莫西林胶囊为500 mg或1000 mg每天3次。
  • Your doctor will advise you how long to takeamoxicillin为了(usually 3–7 days).
  • 对于大多数感染,您应该在几天内感觉更好。
  • Always take youramoxicillinexactly as your doctor has told you. The pharmacy label on your medicine will tell you how much to take, how often to take it and any special instructions.

How to take amoxicillin capsules

  • 剂量的时间:You can take amoxicillin capsules with or without food. Swallow the capsules with a drink of water. Do not chew them. Try to space the doses evenly throughout the day. If you take it 3 times a day, this could be first thing in the morning, mid-afternoon and at bedtime. Ideally these times should be at least 4 hours apart.
  • Missed dose:If you forget to take your dose, take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is nearly time for your next dose, take the next dose at the right time. Do not take extra doses to make up for a forgotten dose. If you are not sure what to do, ask your healthcare provider.
  • 完成课程:在您的医生告诉您的几天中,请全部抗生素疗程。即使您觉得自己的感染已经清除,也不要停止服用。如果您尽早停止治疗,您的感染可能会恢复。

有关如何将阿莫西林给儿童提供的信息, seeamoxicillin information for parents and carers.

服用阿莫西林时要考虑的事情

  • 阿莫西林与酒精没有直接相互作用。这意味着大多数人都可以偶尔喝酒在没有任何严重问题的情况下服用它。但是,如果阿莫西林让您感到恶心(恶心),请不要喝酒,因为这会让您感到更糟。
  • 如果您要服用避孕药,如果服用阿莫西林,通常不需要使用额外的避孕药。但是,如果治疗抗生素或疾病会导致腹泻(流鼻涕/hamuti)或呕吐(病假),持续24小时以上,避孕药的吸收可能会受到影响。如果发生这种情况,请在接下来的几天中向您的医生或药剂师提供有关避孕的建议。

可能的副作用

像所有药物一样,阿莫西林可能会引起副作用,尽管并不是每个人都得到它们。随着身体习惯新药,副作用通常会改善。

过敏反应

告诉您的医疗保健提供者是否对药物有过敏反应,尤其是青霉素抗生素。真正的青霉素过敏很少见 - 10,000人中,只有不到5人对青霉素过敏。
大多数认为他们有青霉素过敏的人没有 - 阅读更多有关penicillins and penicillin allergy)。

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igns of an allergic reaction such as skin rash, itching, swelling of your lips, face and mouth, or difficulty breathing, stop taking amoxicillin and seek immediate medical attention.

另一个副作用

副作用 我应该怎么办?
  • 恶心(感到恶心)或呕吐
  • 尝试用食物服用阿莫西林。
  • If you are sick (vomit) less than 30 minutes after having a dose of amoxicillin, take the same dose again. But, if you are sick (vomit) and it is more than 30 minutes after having a dose of amoxicillin, you do not need to take another dose. Wait until the next normal dose.
  • 告诉你的医生,如果这些困扰你。
  • 腹泻(松散,水状的凳子)
  • This should settle after a few days.
  • 喝大量的液体,例如水或南瓜,以避免脱水。
  • 告诉您的医生是否困扰您。
  • Vaginal itching, soreness or discharge (thrush)
  • 告诉您的医生或药剂师。
  • Teeth staining from liquid amoxicillin
  • 这不会持续,可以通过刷牙去除。
  • 过敏反应的迹象,例如皮疹,瘙痒,嘴唇肿胀,脸部和嘴巴肿胀或呼吸困难
  • 停止服用阿莫西林。
  • Tell your doctor immediately or phone Healthline 0800 611 116.
有关副作用的更多信息,请参见下面的Medsafe消费者信息传单。

您是否知道可以向Carm(不良反应监测中心)向药物报告副作用?向产品报告副作用。

Learn more

以下链接具有有关阿莫西林的更多信息。

NZ Formulary

Alphamox胶囊液体Medsafe消费者信息,新西兰

参考

Additional resources for healthcare professionals

When is an allergy to an antibiotic really an allergy?BPAC, NZ, 2015

Credits: Health Navigator Pharmacists. Reviewed By: Maya Patel, MPharm PGDipClinPharm, Auckland 上次审查:2022年2月18日