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Amoxicillin

Aminopenicillin beta-lactam antibiotic; binds PBPs (penicillin-binding proteins) → inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking → cell lysis. Broad gram-positive + selected gram-negative coverage. Most widely prescribed antibiotic globally. WHO Access group antibiotic.

Also known as: amoxicillin, amoxycillin, Amoxil, Trimox, Moxatag, Augmentin (with clavulanate), (2S,5R,6R)-6-[(R)-2-amino-2-(4-hydroxyphenyl)acetamido]-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid

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2026-06-06Last Reviewed
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amoxicillin

Amoxicillin

Aminopenicillin beta-lactam antibiotic; binds PBPs (penicillin-binding proteins) → inhibits peptidoglycan cross-linking → cell lysis. Broad gram-positive + selected gram-negative coverage. Most widely prescribed antibiotic globally. WHO Access group antibiotic.

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FieldValue
IDamoxicillin
NameAmoxicillin
Statusdraft
Last reviewed2026-06-06
Stream01-modern

Cross-Atlas Connections

treatsStreptococcus Pneumoniae treatsHelicobacter Pylori connects-toClostridioides Difficile modulatesGut Microbiome

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