1. AmoxicillinAmoxicillin
By: Anekha Birdi, Victoria Garza
and Angelina Aguire

2. HistoryHistory
 A prescription drug (antibiotic)
 Originally discovered: 1972, Beeham Research
Laboratories, United Kingdom
 In the family of penicillin's
 Treats a wider range of infections

3. Classification/ What it TreatsClassification/ What it Treats
• Chewable
• Powder
• Tablet
• Middle ear, nose, throat, tonsils, bronchitis, lugs,
and infection on skin, etc.

4. NicknamesNicknames
• Common usage:
o Amocin
o Trimox
• Other:
o Dispermox
o Alphamox

5. Affect on the Body/ Legal or IllegalAffect on the Body/ Legal or Illegal
 Fights bacterial infections
 Prevents from forming walls/ multiplying
 Legal because it is given as an antibiotic

6. Long Term EffectsLong Term Effects
 Diarrhea
 Fever
 Chills
 Dizziness
 Heartburn
 Nausea
 Itching
 Confusion
 Easy bruising
 Rash
 Allergic reactions