Uses of Asiamox

Asiamox is an antibiotic containing Amoxicillin. The drug is used in the treatment of respiratory tract infections, gastrointestinal infections and urogenital system... The drug can be used for both adults and children.

Asiamox is a drug in the treatment of parasites, having both antifungal and antibacterial effects. The main ingredient of the drug contains Amoxicillin 250mg.
Amoxicillin is an antibiotic belonging to the Aminopenicillin group. The drug has a relatively broad antibacterial spectrum.
Amoxicillin is rapidly and completely absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract. Absorption of the drug in the body is not affected by food or the acidic environment of gastric juice.
Amoxicillin is distributed in most body tissues but not in cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissue. After taking the drug, about 60% of the drug taken into the body will be excreted in the urine within 6 to 8 hours. Experimental studies have shown that the half-life of the drug will be prolonged in the elderly, neonates and people with renal impairment. Therefore, dose reduction in patients with renal impairment is essential.
Main effects of Amoxicillin:
Amoxicillin has a very good bactericidal effect thanks to its ability to inhibit the biosynthesis of mucopeptides of the bacterial cell wall. Compared with Benzylpenicillin, Amoxicillin has a broader antibacterial spectrum. The drug is effective against both gram-negative bacilli and gram-positive bacteria such as streptococcus, E.coli, staphylococci that do not produce Penicillinase, Proteus mirabilis, H.fluenzae... For groups of bacteria that produce Penicillinase or When bacteria are resistant to Methicillin, Amoxicillin is not effective in the treatment. This active ingredient is inactive against Enterobacter and Klebsiella. Indications for use of Amoxicillin with patients:
Infections of the upper respiratory tract such as otitis media, sinusitis, tonsillitis... Lower respiratory tract infections: Pneumonia, bronchitis... Patient is infected gastrointestinal bacteria, especially typhoid fever. People with urinary tract infections such as gonorrhea, gynecological infections, pyelonephritis... Combine with other groups of antibiotics or drugs to treat bacteremia, meningitis, infection In addition, Amoxicillin is also used to prevent endocarditis because it prevents bacteremia from growing on the endocardium.

The main use of Asiamox is bactericidal, the drug works very well in cases of gram-negative and gram-positive infections.
Indications to use Asiamox in the following cases:
Treatment of upper respiratory tract infections caused by susceptible bacteria groups. Treatment of lower respiratory tract infections. Treatment of infections of the ear, nose and throat, genitourinary system or gastrointestinal infections. Prophylactic treatment of endocarditis. Contraindicated to use the drug with:
People with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to any ingredient of the drug. Patients with hypersensitivity to beta-lactam drugs.

Asiamox is produced in the form of powder for oral suspension, packed in boxes, each box has 20 packs of medicine.
The drug is for oral preparation, not for infusion or other drug routes.
Dosage:
For adults and children over 40kg: Take 750mg - 3g daily divided into 3 times. For children under 40kg: Take a dose of 20 to 50mg/kg/day, divided into several times a day. In patients with renal impairment, the dose should be adjusted according to the patient's condition, disease severity and response to the drug.

The side effects of Asiamox are usually mild and transient, may experience symptoms such as:
Digestive disorders causing vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, poor appetite... Severe allergic skin reactions or mild depending on the location and the patient's condition, rash, urticaria with itching sensation. Anaphylactic shock reactions may also occur. Angioedema, neuroedema, increased risk of serum sickness, interstitial nephritis or vasculitis... Amoxicillin components in the drug can affect the liver and kidneys leading to hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, sperm urinary body. If the patient has renal failure or prolonged use of high doses of the drug may lead to convulsions. Some cases of hemolytic anemia, transient leukopenia, prolonged Prothrombin time... To limit the risk of unwanted effects, when taking the drug, it is necessary to note a few things:
Use the drug exactly as prescribed by the doctor, do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the dose of the drug without consulting a specialist doctor or people with medical expertise. Some drugs can interact with Asiamox such as birth control pills, Allopurinol or Probenecid. Therefore, it should be considered if there is an indication to use the same time. The drug should not be used in patients with suspected infectious mononucleosis. Do not use the drug for pregnant women. Use caution when taking the drug with anticoagulants. If you forget a dose, take it again as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the previous dose, do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose. Unfortunately, if you have an overdose, monitor the body's abnormal reactions, immediately report it to a specialist or the nearest medical facility for timely support. Store medications according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use the medicine after the expiry date. Keep medicine out of reach of children. Asiamox is a broad-spectrum antibacterial agent, so it's widely used in prescribing and treating indications. However, the use of the drug needs to be approved and guided by a doctor or other professional. Using drugs in the wrong way, at the wrong dose, with inappropriate drug combinations will cause unwanted effects, adversely affecting the patient's health as well as the treatment process.