Amoxicillin for an inflamed throat?

Inflammation of the throat is pharyngitis, if acute pharyngitis is a bacterial infection and the type of bacteria infected is amoxicillin-sensitive, it can be treated with amoxicillin. If the pharyngitis is not combined with bacterial infection, or the infected bacteria are not sensitive to amoxicillin, then the amoxicillin treatment will be ineffective or unsatisfactory, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions. Amoxicillin is an antibiotic that is used to treat inflammation of the throat when it is commonly used for infections caused by sensitive bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus haemolyticus, Haemophilus influenzae and Staphylococcus staphylococcus. Pharyngitis can be caused by viruses, bacteria and other infections. If the pharyngitis belongs to the infection caused by the above mentioned bacteria that are sensitive to amoxicillin, it can be treated with amoxicillin, but there is no treatment effect or the treatment effect is not good for the pharyngitis caused by other infections. In addition, amoxicillin can cause adverse reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, hives and allergic reactions. Amoxicillin is contraindicated in penicillin allergy and positive penicillin skin test. Inflammation of the throat, it is recommended to go to the hospital otorhinolaryngology in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for medication, do not abuse the drug privately, to avoid serious adverse consequences or delay in treatment.