Staph Ac, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Staph Ac also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Staph Ac depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Staph Ac are Flatulence, Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Staph Ac as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Staph Ac are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Staph Ac's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Staph Ac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Staph Ac is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Asthma, Eczema as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Staph Ac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Staph Ac have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Staph Ac, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Staph Ac is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Staph Ac safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Staph Ac in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Staph Ac safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Staph Ac in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Staph Ac is unavailable.
What is the effect of Staph Ac on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Staph Ac on kidney, information on safety of Staph Ac for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Staph Ac on the Liver?
Information about safety of Staph Ac for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Staph Ac on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Staph Ac on heart. So it is not known whether taking Staph Ac will cause side effects on heart or not.
Staph Ac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Staph Ac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Staph Ac habit forming or addictive?
Staph Ac is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Staph Ac
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Staph Ac and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Staph Ac
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Staph Ac and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Rarely Staph Ac causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Staph Ac is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Staph Ac works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infections.
Discontinuing Staph Ac on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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