SN instructed patient and caregiver on side effects of amoxicillin/clavulanate. Along with its needed effects, amoxicillin/clavulanate may cause some unwanted effects. Call your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: hives or welts, itching, redness of the skin, skin rash, thick. Understanding was verbalized.
SN instructed patient and caregiver on new medication Amoxicillin; It can treat infections and stomach ulcers. It comes from the penicillin family. It is ok to take food before taking amoxicillin to decrease possible stomach upset.
Instructed in new medication Amoxicillin and in S/E such as lethargy, hallucinations, seizures, anxiety, confusion, agitation, depression, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, stomatitis, gastritis, abdominal pain, enterocolitis, pseudomembranous colitis, black tongue, interstitial nephritis, nephropathy, vaginitis, anemia, thrombocytopenia, thrombocytopenic purpura, eosinophilia, leukopenia, hemolytic anemia, agranulocytosis, hypersensitivity reactions, anaphylaxis, and overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms. Notify MD if rash, fever, or chills develop. A rash is the most common allergic reaction, especially if allopurinol is also being taken.
