Amoxicillin - trihydrate

 Here is a drug study with nursing responsibilities!

Generic Name	Brand Name	Dosage	Mechanism	Indications	Contraindications	Adverse Effect	Nursing Responsibilities
Amoxicillin	Trihydrate	Pediatric patients less than 40kg. URIs, GU infection, skin and soft tissue infection 20-40 mg/ kg/ day PO in divided doses every 8hrs.	Bactericidal: inhibits synthesis of cell wall of sensitive organisms causing cell death.	-Infections due to susceptible strains of haemophilus influenzae, e.coli, proteus mirabilis, neisseria gonorrheae, steptococcus pneumoniae, enterococcus fecalis, streptococci, non-penicillinase- producing staphylococci	-Contraindicated with allergies to penicillin, cephalosporins, or other allergens. -Use cautiously with renal disorders,and lactation.	-CNS: Lethargy, Hallucinations, Seizures -GI: Glossitis, Stomatitis, Gastritis, sore mouth, furry tongue, black “hairy” tongue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, bloody diarrhea, entercolitis, pseudomembranous, colitis,nonspecific hepatitis,  -	-Take  this drug a round-the-clock -Take the full course of therapy -Do not stop because you will feel better -This antibiotic  is specific for this problem and should not be used to self-treat other infection -Report unusual bleeding or bruising sore throat, fever, rash, hives, severe diarrhea, difficulty in breathing.