Ampicillin anhydrous 125mg/5ml
Company Name
Misr
Therapeutic Group
BROAD SPECT PENICILL ORAL
Pharmaceutical form
Suspension
Package
A cartoon box contains a glass bottle of 125mg/5ml .
Indications
urinary-tract infections, otitis media, sinusitis, oral infections, bronchitis, uncomplicated community-acquired pneumonia ,Haemophilus influenzae infections, invasive salmonellosis; listerial meningitis
Warning & Precautions
Patients known to be hypersensitive to penicillins should be given an antibacterial of another class Maculopapular rashes commonly occur with ampicillin but are not usually related to true penicillin allergy. erythematous rashes common in glandular fever, cytomegalovirus infection, and acute or chronic lymphocytic leukaemia. broad-spectrum penicillins should not therefore be used for ‘blind’ treatment of a sore throat. Care is necessary if very high doses of penicillins are given, especially if renal function is poor, because o the risk of neurotoxicity Renal, hepatic, and haematological status should be monitored during prolonged and high-dose therapy. Skin contact with penicillins should be avoided since sensitisation may occur Penicillin therapy changes the normal bacterial flora and can lead to supra-infection with penicillin-resistant organisms including Clostridium difficile or Candida, particularly with prolonged use.
Product Type
Human
Dosage
By mouth, 0.25–1 g every 6 hours, at least 30 minutes before food; child under 10 years, half adult dose *Urinary-tract infections, 500 mg every 8 hours; child under 10 years, half adult dose
Adverse Reactions
hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria, fever, nausea, vomiting, joint pains, rashes, angioedema, anaphylaxis, serum sickness-like reaction; rarely CNS toxicity including convulsions (especially with high doses or in severe renal impairment), interstitial nephritis, haemolytic anaemia, leucopenia, thrombocytopenia, and coagulation disorders; also reported diarrhea (including antibiotic-associated colitis
Contra Indications
penicillin hypersensitivity or to any other ingrediants.
Drug Interactions
. Used with caution hepatic disease , electrolyte imbalance & dehydration
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