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'''Ampicillin''' is a [[beta-lactam antibiotic|beta-lactam]] [[antibiotic]] that is part of the [[aminopenicillin]] family and is roughly equivalent to its successor, [[amoxicillin]] in terms of spectrum and level of activity.<ref name=AHFS>{{cite book | title= AHFS DRUG INFORMATION 2006 | publisher= American Society of Health-System Pharmacists | year= 2006 | edition= 2006}}</ref> It can sometimes result in reactions that range in severity from a [[rash]] (in the case of patients who may unwittingly have [[Infectious mononucleosis|mononucleosis]]) to potentially lethal [[allergic reaction]]s such as [[anaphylaxis]]. However, as with other penicillin drugs, it is relatively nontoxic, and adverse effects of a serious nature are encountered only rarely. | |||
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Revision as of 23:12, 30 December 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohamed Moubarak, M.D. [2]
Overview
Ampicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic that is part of the aminopenicillin family and is roughly equivalent to its successor, amoxicillin in terms of spectrum and level of activity.[1] It can sometimes result in reactions that range in severity from a rash (in the case of patients who may unwittingly have mononucleosis) to potentially lethal allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis. However, as with other penicillin drugs, it is relatively nontoxic, and adverse effects of a serious nature are encountered only rarely.
Category
US Brand Names
AMPICILLIN capsule® [Sandoz Inc]
FDA Package Insert
Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Overdosage | Clinical Studies | Dosage and Administration | Compatibility, Reconstitution, and Stability | Directions For Use | How Supplied | Labels and Packages
Mechanism of Action
References
- ↑ AHFS DRUG INFORMATION 2006 (2006 ed.). American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. 2006.