Amoxicillin: Effects, Uses & Risks

Amoxicillin belongs to the group of aminopenicillins and is used as a broad-spectrum antibiotic. The active ingredient has been approved since 1981 and has since been available under various trade names. The drug is effective against both gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. What is amoxicillin? Amoxicillin belongs to the group of aminopenicillins and is used as … Amoxicillin: Effects, Uses & Risks

Endocarditis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

Endocarditis, or endocarditis, is a rare inflammatory disease of the heart‘s inner lining (endocardium) that is often associated with inflammation-related changes in the valve leaflets and can lead to damage to the heart valves. For this reason, it is also known as valvular heart disease. Whereas in the past endocarditis was often due to rheumatic … Endocarditis: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment