Medically reviewed by Alex Yampolsky, PharmD Amoxicillin and penicillin (also known as penicillin V potassium or penicillin G) are widely prescribed antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections ...

Amoxicillin 1000mg ... Discontinue if allergic reaction or drug-induced enterocolitis syndrome occurs. Monitor closely if skin rash develops; discontinue if lesions progress.

arthralgia and tendon rupture Levofloxacin 10–20 750 mg 12–24 Rash, diarrhea, arthralgia and tendon rupture *All doses assume normal renal and hepatic function. Consult a specialized drug ...

Although amoxicillin usually starts working within a couple of hours, symptoms may persist for days. The drug kills bacteria by preventing them from replicating, but it may take a few days to kill ...