Generic Name: amoxicillin (am OX i sil in) Brand names: Amoxil, Moxatag, Trimox, Wymox dRUG CLASS AND

MECHANISM: Amoxicillin belongs to a class of antibiotics called penicillins. Other members of this class include ampicillin(Unasyn), piperacillin (Pipracil), ticarcillin (Ticar) and several others. These antibiotics all have a similar mechanism of action. They do not kill bacteria, but they stop bacteria from multiplying by preventing bacteria from forming the walls that surround them. The walls are necessary to protect bacteria from their environment and to keep the contents of the bacterial cell together. Bacteria cannot survive without a cell wall. Amoxicillin is effective against many different bacteria including H. influenzae, N. gonorrhoea, E. coli, Pneumococci, Streptococci, and certain strains of Staphylococci.. pRESCRIBED FOR: Amoxicillin is used to treat infections due to organisms that are susceptible to the effects of amoxicillin. Common infections that amoxicillin is used for include infections of the middle ear, tonsils, throat,larynx (laryngitis), bronchi (bronchitis), lungs (pneumonia), urinary tract, and skin. It also is used to treat gonorrhea. SIDE EFFECTS: Side effects due to amoxicillin include diarrhea, dizziness, heartburn, insomnia, nausea, itching, vomiting, confusion, abdominal pain, easy bruising, bleeding, rash, and allergic reactions. Individuals who are allergic to antibiotics in the class of cephalosporins may also be sensitive to amoxicillin.

Ferrous sulfate: Generic Name: ferrous sulfate (FER us SUL fate) Brand Names: Feosol, Fer Iron, Fer-Gen-Sol, Fer-in-Sol, Fer-Iron, Feratab, FeroSul, Ferra-TD, Ferro-Bob, Lydia E. Pinkham, MyKidz Iron 10, Slow Fe nursing Considerations for Clients Taking Ferrous Sulfate

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Store all forms at room temperature. Give between meals with water but may give with meals if gastrointestinal discomfort occurs. Transient staining of mucous membranes and teeth will occur with liquid iron preparation. To avoid, place liquid on the back of the tongue with dropper or use straw. Avoid simultaneous administration of antacids or tetracycline. Do not crush sustained-release preparations. Eggs and milk inhibit absorption. Monitor serum iron, total iron-binding capacity, reticulocyte count, hemoglobin, and ferritin. Monitor daily pattern of bowel activity and stool consistency. Assess for clinical improvement, record of relief of symptoms (fatigue, irritability, pallor, paresthesia, and headache).

Methylergonovin: Brands: Methergine Generic name: methylergonovine maleate

Mefenamic acid: GENERIC NAME: MEFENAMIC ACID - ORAL (meff-en-AM-ick) BRAND NAME(S): Ponstel