Solutions For An Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry Chapter 1 Problem 10Q

Amoxicillin is an antibiotic, which is used to treat bacterial infections. Also, it is an effective drug used for the treatment of skin diseases such as acne vulgaris. When it is used along with clavulanic acid, it increases the chances of yeast infections. The trade name of this drug is Amoxil and when used along with clavulanic acid, it is called as Augmentin.

Figure: Structure of amoxicillin