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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

PLatform for Adaptive Trials In Perinatal UnitS - [Core Protocol]

Not Applicable
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Preterm Birth
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-06-17
Last Posted Date
2024-06-17
Lead Sponsor
University of Melbourne
Target Recruit Count
100000
Registration Number
NCT06461429

Effect of Saccharomyces Boulardii CNCM I-745 on Gut Microbiota in Patients Undergoing Antibiotic Therapy (in the Context of Erythema Migrans (early Skin Form of Lyme Borreliosis))

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Erythema Migrans of Lyme Disease
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-06-11
Last Posted Date
2025-02-06
Lead Sponsor
Biocodex
Target Recruit Count
120
Registration Number
NCT06451913

Comparison of Twice- and Four-times-daily Amoxicillin Administration in 2-week Tegoprazan-based H. Pylori Eradication

Completed
Conditions
H.Pylori Infection
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-05-29
Last Posted Date
2025-04-30
Lead Sponsor
Soonchunhyang University Hospital
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT06431737
Locations
🇰🇷

Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Seoul, Korea, Republic of

Efficacy of Vonoprazan in Eradication of Resistant Strain of Helicobacter Pylori

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-05-16
Last Posted Date
2024-05-16
Lead Sponsor
Ain Shams University
Target Recruit Count
320
Registration Number
NCT06414707
Locations
🇪🇬

Mostafa Elfors, Cairo, Egypt

Optimization of Keverprazan-amoxicilli Dual Therapy for Helicobacter Pylori

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
H. Pylori Infection
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-05-14
Last Posted Date
2024-05-14
Lead Sponsor
Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Target Recruit Count
268
Registration Number
NCT06412640

Optimizing the Diagnostic Approach to Cephalosporin Allergy Testing

Phase 2
Recruiting
Conditions
Drug Allergy
Cephalosporin Allergy
Drug Hypersensitivity
Antibiotic Allergy
Beta Lactam Adverse Reaction
Drug-Induced Anaphylaxis
Cephalosporin Reaction
Interventions
Drug: Beta-lactam antibiotic (cefazolin, cefuroxime, cefotaxime, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefepime, pre-pen, penicillin G, ampicillin, and histamine) double-blind skin testing
Drug: Culprit cephalosporin (cefazolin, ceftazidime, ceftriaxone, cefepime, cephalexin, cefaclor, cefadroxil, cefuroxime, cefpodoxime, cefdinir, or cefixime) double-blind placebo-controlled drug challenge
Drug: Similar cephalosporin (cefepime, ceftriaxone, cefaclor, cephalexin, cefixime, or cefdinir) antibiotic double-blind placebo-controlled drug challenge
Drug: Dissimilar cephalosporin (ceftriaxone or cefazolin) antibiotic double-blind placebo-controlled drug challenge
First Posted Date
2024-05-09
Last Posted Date
2025-05-06
Lead Sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Target Recruit Count
300
Registration Number
NCT06406114
Locations
🇺🇸

Mayo Clinic Arizona, Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

🇺🇸

University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States

🇺🇸

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States

and more 3 locations

Improvement of PPROM Management With Prophylactic Antimicrobial Therapy (iPROMPT)

First Posted Date
2024-05-02
Last Posted Date
2024-07-29
Lead Sponsor
Ohio State University
Target Recruit Count
56
Registration Number
NCT06396078
Locations
🇺🇸

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center OB/GYN Maternal and Fetal Medicine, Columbus, Ohio, United States

The Effect of Different Antibiotic Protocols on Peri-implant Tissue Health

Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Antibiotic
Interventions
First Posted Date
2024-04-22
Last Posted Date
2024-04-22
Lead Sponsor
Universita degli Studi di Genova
Target Recruit Count
80
Registration Number
NCT06378502

Efficacies of Bismuth-amoxicillin-vonoprazan Triple Therapy, Vonoprazan-amoxicillin Dual Therapy and Proton Pump Inhibitor-based Standard Triple Therapy for Hp Eradication

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Eradication
Interventions
Drug: vonoprazan, amoxicillin, tripotassium dicitrate bismuthate
First Posted Date
2024-04-05
Last Posted Date
2024-04-05
Lead Sponsor
Kaohsiung Medical University
Target Recruit Count
780
Registration Number
NCT06349486
Locations
🇨🇳

Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Banxiaxiexin Decoction Combined With Vonoprazan-Amoxicillin Dual Therapy in H.Pylori Eradication

Early Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
Conditions
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Interventions
Drug: Banxiaxiexin decotion
First Posted Date
2024-04-01
Last Posted Date
2024-04-01
Lead Sponsor
Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Target Recruit Count
100
Registration Number
NCT06340724
Locations
🇨🇳

Nanjing First Hospitai, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China

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