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Amoxicillin

Generic Name
Amoxicillin
Brand Names
Amoxil, Augmentin, Clavulin, Moxatag, Omeclamox, Prevpac, Talicia, Voquezna 14 Day Dualpak 20;500, Voquezna 14 Day Triplepak 20;500;500
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C16H19N3O5S
CAS Number
26787-78-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
9EM05410Q9
Background

Amoxicillin, or BRL-2333, is a penicillin G derivative first described in the literature in 1972. Amoxicillin has similar activity to penicillin and ampicillin, but leads to higher serum concentrations than ampicillin.

Amoxicillin was granted FDA approval on 18 January 1974.

Indication

Amoxicillin alone is indicated to treat susceptible bacterial infections of the ear, nose, throat, genitourinary tract, skin, skin structure, and lower respiratory tract. Amoxicillin is given with calvulanic acid to treat acute bacterial sinusitis, community acquired pneumonia, lower respiratory tract infections, acute bacterial otitis media, skin and skin structure infections, and urinary tract infections. Amoxicillin is given with omeprazole in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection.

Amoxicillin is used in combination with vonoprazan and clarithromycin as co-packaged triple therapy or in combination with vonoprazan as co-packaged dual therapy to treat H. pylori infection in adults.

Associated Conditions
Acute Bacterial Sinusitis (ABS), Acute Otitis Media (AOM), Bacterial Infections, Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP), Duodenal ulcer caused by helicobacter pylori, Genitourinary tract infection, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Lower Respiratory Tract Infection (LRTI), Peptic Ulcer With H. Pylori Infection, Sinusitis, Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Bacterial Infections, Urinary Tract Infection, Acute, uncomplicated Gonorrhea, Ear, nose, and throat infections

The Effect of Vitamin D Supplement as Adjuvant Therapy in Eradication of Helicobacter Pylori Infection

Phase 3
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Interventions
First Posted Date
2025-05-09
Last Posted Date
2025-05-09
Lead Sponsor
Assiut University
Target Recruit Count
70
Registration Number
NCT06964334

Comprehensive Ambulatory Antibiotics for the Treatment of Congenital Syphilis

Phase 2
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Syphilis, Congenital
Interventions
Drug: Benzathine Penicillin G
First Posted Date
2025-04-10
Last Posted Date
2025-05-04
Lead Sponsor
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
Target Recruit Count
90
Registration Number
NCT06921213
Locations
🇿🇦

Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa

🇮🇩

Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia

🇲🇼

Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Programme, Blantyre, Malawi

Zuojin Wan Combined with Vonoprazan-Amoxicillin Dual Therapy in H.Pylori Eradication

Early Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Interventions
First Posted Date
2025-03-28
Last Posted Date
2025-03-28
Lead Sponsor
Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Target Recruit Count
136
Registration Number
NCT06901375
Locations
🇨🇳

Nanjing First Hospitai, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

Oral Amoxicillin Compared to Penicillin G Benzathine for the Treatment of Acquired Syphilis.

Phase 3
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Syphilis Acquired
Interventions
Drug: Penicillin G, Benzathine
First Posted Date
2025-03-14
Last Posted Date
2025-03-14
Lead Sponsor
Hospital de Niños R. Gutierrez de Buenos Aires
Target Recruit Count
120
Registration Number
NCT06877351
Locations
🇦🇷

Hospital de Niños Ricardo Gutierrez, Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Milk Fat Globule Membrane-Enhanced RUTF for Children With Severe Acute Malnutrition

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Severe Acute Malnutrition
Cognitive Impairment
Kwashiorkor
Severe Wasting
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: MFGM-RUTF (milk fat globule membrane ready-to-use therapeutic food)
Dietary Supplement: S-RUTF (standard ready-to-use therapeutic food)
Drug: Artemether+Lumefantrine
First Posted Date
2025-03-11
Last Posted Date
2025-03-11
Lead Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Target Recruit Count
1600
Registration Number
NCT06869850
Locations
🇸🇱

Bandajuma, Bandajuma, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

🇸🇱

Bandasuma, Bandasuma, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

🇸🇱

Bendu Malen, Bendu Malen, Pujehun, Sierra Leone

and more 7 locations

Keverprazan Combined with Amoxicillin for the Treatment of Helicobacter Pylori

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Helicobacter Pylori
Interventions
First Posted Date
2025-02-28
Last Posted Date
2025-02-28
Lead Sponsor
Key Laboratory for Gastrointestinal Diseases of Gansu Province
Target Recruit Count
264
Registration Number
NCT06851468
Locations
🇨🇳

KeyLabGIDiseasesGansu, Lanzhou, Gansu, China

The Implementation and Impact of an Allergy De-Labeling Program in the Emergency Department

Phase 1
Active, not recruiting
Conditions
Allergy Amoxicillin
Beta-lactam Allergy Labels
Interventions
Other: Study questionnaire
First Posted Date
2025-02-12
Last Posted Date
2025-02-12
Lead Sponsor
The Hospital for Sick Children
Target Recruit Count
191
Registration Number
NCT06823154
Locations
🇨🇦

Monica Caldeira-Kulbakas, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Comparison of the Efficacies of Two Novel Dose Dual Therapies in the First-line Helicobacter Pylori Eradication

Phase 3
Conditions
HELICOBACTER PYLORI INFECTIONS
Interventions
First Posted Date
2025-02-06
Last Posted Date
2025-02-12
Lead Sponsor
Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Target Recruit Count
300
Registration Number
NCT06811207
Locations
🇨🇳

Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Others, Taiwan

The Efficacy and Safety of Keverprazan for Helicobacter Pylori Eradication

Early Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Interventions
First Posted Date
2025-01-16
Last Posted Date
2025-01-16
Lead Sponsor
Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Target Recruit Count
672
Registration Number
NCT06777732

Efficacy of Antibiotic Treatment for Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain and Modic Type I Changes - Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
MSK Conditions
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Modic Changes
Interventions
Other: Placebo
First Posted Date
2025-01-13
Last Posted Date
2025-01-13
Lead Sponsor
Bart Koes
Target Recruit Count
204
Registration Number
NCT06771492
Locations
🇳🇱

Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

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