The Power of Amoxicillin: How This Antibiotic Fights Infections and Saves Lives

Amoxicillin is an oral antibiotic taken to treat infections caused by bacteria. The antibiotic belongs to a group of medicines called “penicillins”, which kill the bacteria causing the infection. The antibiotic works fast by interfering with the bacteria’s ability to form cell walls and by penetrating and reaching the site of infection, ultimately destroying the bacteria. Amoxicillin is highly effective against gram-positive bacteria such as streptococcus and staphylococcus.