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 s...

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
Associated Therapies
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Indiaclen Short Course Amoxycillin Therapy for Pneumonia With Wheeze

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2006-12-05
Last Posted Date
2006-12-05
Lead Sponsor
King George's Medical University
Target Recruit Count
2000
Registration Number
NCT00407394
Locations
🇮🇳

King George's Medical University, Lucknow, UP, India

Efficacy Study of Pristinamycin Versus Amoxicillin to Treat Tonsillitis Induced by Streptococcus in Children

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Interventions
First Posted Date
2006-10-29
Last Posted Date
2009-03-17
Lead Sponsor
Sanofi
Target Recruit Count
395
Registration Number
NCT00393744
Locations
🇫🇷

Sanofi-Aventis, Paris, France

Treatment of Acute Sinusitis

First Posted Date
2006-09-18
Last Posted Date
2012-12-28
Lead Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Target Recruit Count
172
Registration Number
NCT00377403
Locations
🇺🇸

Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Helicobacter - Lymphoma - Radiation Part I: Eradication, Part II: Radiation

First Posted Date
2005-09-12
Last Posted Date
2007-03-26
Lead Sponsor
Technische Universität Dresden
Target Recruit Count
200
Registration Number
NCT00154440
Locations
🇩🇪

Institute for Pathology, Bayreuth, Bavaria, Germany

🇩🇪

Dept. for Radiation Therapy & Radiooncology, University Hospital, Germany, Saxonia, Germany

🇩🇪

Med. Dept. I, Gastroenterology, Dresden, Saxonia, Germany

Antibiotic Therapy in Treating Patients With Low Grade Gastric Lymphoma

Phase 2
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2004-08-24
Last Posted Date
2012-07-02
Lead Sponsor
European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer - EORTC
Target Recruit Count
96
Registration Number
NCT00003151
Locations
🇬🇧

Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology NHS Trust, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom

🇬🇧

Royal United Hospital, Bath, England, United Kingdom

🇬🇧

Royal Free Hospital, Hampstead, London, England, United Kingdom

and more 19 locations

Antibiotic Therapy and Antacids in Patients With Malt Lymphoma of the Stomach

First Posted Date
2004-06-10
Last Posted Date
2018-10-24
Lead Sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Target Recruit Count
5
Registration Number
NCT00002682
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Texas - MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States

🇺🇸

MD Anderson Cancer Center Orlando, Orlando, Florida, United States

Interactions Between Cranberry Juice and Antibiotics Used to Treat Urinary Tract Infections

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2004-06-09
Last Posted Date
2006-11-30
Lead Sponsor
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)
Target Recruit Count
18
Registration Number
NCT00084201
Locations
🇺🇸

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, United States

Effect of Three Periodontal Therapies in Current Smokers and Non-Smokers

First Posted Date
2003-08-05
Last Posted Date
2013-04-22
Lead Sponsor
The Forsyth Institute
Target Recruit Count
146
Registration Number
NCT00066066
Locations
🇺🇸

Department of Periodontology, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Amoxicillin for the Treatment of Pediatric Autoimmune Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections

First Posted Date
2002-12-10
Last Posted Date
2008-03-04
Lead Sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Target Recruit Count
30
Registration Number
NCT00001658
Locations
🇺🇸

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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