Las respiratory diseases They are a classic at this time that embitter many families, especially those with small children, and this year, in addition, they have arrived with force, as confirmed by doctors. In fact, viruses and bacteria are circulating with conditions that last for more than two weeks and end up causing secondary effects such as bronchitis, otitis or laryngitis.
To treat precisely some of these infections the amoxicillin It is one of the most prescribed medications, which can be taken by both adults and children. Its very popular formula allows you to combat bacterial infections (but not viral infections such as the flu or a simple cold) and thus address pneumonia, bronchitis as well as other infections in the ears, nose, throat, urinary tract or the skin itself. EITHER
As recalled by the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (Aemps), under the Ministry of Health, amoxicillin is a medicine called “penicillin”: it is a antibiotic whose doses have to be administered following the indications in order to complete the treatment successfully. Although a few months ago it suffered supply problems, today these problems have been minimized.
Patients with special care
The health authorities advise that people who are allergic to amoxicillin, penicillin, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. Likewise, care is requested from those who have ever had an allergic reaction to any other antibiotic that has caused a skin rash or swelling of the face or throat.
In addition, it is recommended to consult the doctor or pharmacist beforehand about the administration of amoxicillin if the affected person has infectious mononucleosis, kidney problems or difficulties to urinate or if, on the contrary, the person who must take it is pregnant.
Possible side effects
Like all medicines, remember from Aemps, amoxicillin can cause side effects, although not everyone suffers from them. The advice is that in the event of any alarm sign, the affected person should stop taking this antibiotic and go to a emergency physician. These are possible side effects.
Among the most common, which can appear in one in ten people, are skin rashes, nausea or diarrhea. Less common, but possible, is vomiting among those who are taking this popular antibiotic.
The health authorities also warn that although they are rarer reactions, infections of candidiasis, kidney problems or epileptic seizures, dizziness or hyperactivity after taking amoxicillin. In a similar vein, urination problems can occur when crystals appear in the urine. To combat this last effect, it is advisable to drink a lot of fluids during treatment.
On the other hand, the tongue can change color to more yellowish, brown or black tones and a type of anemia, which is noted with increased tiredness, headache, shortness of breath, dizziness, paleness, and yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. The blood can also suffer side effects and it can take longer than normal to coagulate: this can be seen if the nose bleeds or the affected person cuts himself.
In addition, there are very unlikely effects, such as allergic reactions including itchy skin or rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, body or breathing difficulties. Round red flat pinpoint dots may also appear under the surface of the skin or bruises on the skin, which may be associated with joint pain (arthritis) and kidney problems.
