Amoxicillin is indicated for which of the following conditions?

Amoxicillin is a penicillin-type antibiotic that is used primarily to treat bacterial infections. One of the key indications for its use is acute otitis media, which is an infection of the middle ear commonly seen in children. This condition is often caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae, which are susceptible to amoxicillin. The antibiotic works by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to cell lysis and death of the bacteria, effectively resolving the infection.

In contrast, the other conditions listed—chronic asthma, hypertension, and depression—are not bacterial infections and therefore would not be treated with amoxicillin. Chronic asthma is typically managed with bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids; hypertension is managed with antihypertensives; and depression is treated with antidepressant medications. Therefore, none of those options would be appropriate indications for the use of amoxicillin.