Can patients with G6PD deficiency take amoxicillin?
Feb 21, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Heyang
Introduction
Patients with G6PD deficiency (favism) can usually take amoxicillin, but medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Self-medication is not recommended to avoid adverse reactions. In addition, under medical supervision, patients with favism may also take medications such as coenzyme Q10 capsules and sodium bicarbonate tablets, depending on their specific symptoms. The choice of medication varies according to individual clinical conditions.
Favism patients can usually take amoxicillin, but medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor. Self-medication is not recommended to avoid adverse reactions.
Favism is generally caused by factors such as disease triggers, genetics, or gene mutations. Common symptoms include dizziness, nausea, and vomiting. Favism is a relatively rare condition and is typically not caused by eating fava beans; rather, it is primarily due to genetic factors—specifically, a deficiency of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD), which leaves red blood cells vulnerable to oxidative damage. Clinically, it often manifests as hemolytic anemia. Patients are generally advised to avoid various soy products in daily life to prevent worsening of the condition. Favism patients can usually take amoxicillin, but a skin allergy test should be performed before taking the drug. Amoxicillin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is commonly effective in treating various bacterial infections.
In addition, favism patients may also, under a doctor's guidance, take medications such as coenzyme Q10 capsules or sodium bicarbonate tablets. The specific treatment drugs vary depending on individual symptoms and conditions.
