Pen-A250mg
Rx- Generic:
- Ampicillin
- Company:
- Renata Limited
- Dosage form:
- Capsule
- Pack size:
- Capsule
৳ 2.18/unit
Pack: ৳ 2.18
At a glance
Ampicillin — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Ampicillin is a penicillin-type of antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract (eg. pneumonia), urinary tract, skin and soft tissue, and typhoid fever. Ampicillin is also used to prevent infection of the heart valves (bacterial endocarditis) in people with pre-existing heart disease. It is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This medicine should be taken on an empty stomach. Use it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or any penicillin-type of medicine. Rash, vomiting, allergic reactions, nausea and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor's supervision. Ampicillin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Indications
• Bacterial infections
Mechanism of action
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Reconstitution: IM: Add 1.5 mL water for inj to 500 mg vial contents. IV: Dissolve 500 mg in 10 mL water for inj.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Renal failure; patients with lymphatic leukaemia or HIV infections; pregnancy and lactation. Lactation: Excreted in breast milk, use caution Renal Dose: Ampicillin exerts bactericidal action on both gm+ve and gm-ve organisms. Its spectrum includes gm+ve organisms eg, S pneumoniae and other Streptococci, L monocytogenes and gm-ve bacteria eg, M catarrhalis, N gonorrhoea, N meningitidis, E coli, P mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, and H influenzae. Ampicillin exerts its action by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell wall.
Administration
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ampicillin is to be taken empty stomach.
Side effects
Common: • Rash • Vomiting • Allergic reaction • Nausea • Diarrhea
Precautions & warnings
[SAFE] Ampicillin does not usually affect your ability to drive. Ampicillin is used to treat infections caused by bacteria. Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Ampicillin may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps. Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Contraindications
Susceptible infections Child: PO: 50–100 mg/kg/day divided q6hr if 20 kg 1–2 g/day divided q6hr IV/IM: Child: 50–200 mg/kg/day q6h 300–400 mg/kg/day endocarditis/meningitis q4–6h
Drug interactions
Hypersensitivity; infectious mononucleosis.
Food interactions
[SAFE] Consuming alcohol with Ampicillin does not cause any harmful side effects.
Use in pregnancy
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Ampicillin is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Use in lactation
[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Ampicillin is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
[CAUTION] Ampicillin should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ampicillin may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] There is limited information available on the use of Ampicillin in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Common questions
Scar on face due to bacterial infections Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections. Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days I suffering from bacterial infections in my shaving area or too much acne problem. Fudic cream twice a day My child verry high cough and fever in cold sesion try to much doctor but result is no . It's will be countiue cough and fever it's good to be only antiboitic Antibiotics are required if bacterial infections. Consult child specialist What are use mega-cv dry syrup Child are not drinking milk Mega CV is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections Sir which medication can we use to fast healing the wound such as minor cut,bacterial infections just apply Neomycin cream locally I get infections around my private parts and also near my toes It's basically fungus or bacterial infection Dear Mr PATIENT need to check your lesions before prescribing any medications, post a high quality image of the lesion with a good resolution.