AMPICILLIN (AMPICILLIN SODIUM)
AMPICILLIN (AMPICILLIN SODIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: AMPICILLIN; Generic name: AMPICILLIN SODIUM; Manufacturer: Henry Schein, Inc..
| Brand name | AMPICILLIN |
|---|---|
| Generic name | AMPICILLIN SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | Henry Schein, Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ampicillin for injection is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following conditions: Respiratory Tract Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and nonpenicillinase-producing), H. influenzae, and Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Bacterial Meningitis caused by E. coli, Group B Streptococci, and other Gram-negative bacteria ( Listeria monocytogenes, N. meningitidis ). The addition of an aminoglycoside with ampicillin may increase its effectiveness against Gram-negative bacteria. Septicemia and Endocarditis caused by susceptible Gram-positive organisms incl |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Infections of the respiratory tract and soft tissues. Patients weighing 40 kg (88 lbs) or more: 250 mg to 500 mg every 6 hours. Patients weighing less than 40 kg (88 lbs): 25 to 50 mg/kg/day in equally divided doses at 6- to 8-hour intervals. Infections of the gastrointestinal and genitourinary tracts (including those caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae in females). Patients weighing 40 kg (88 lbs) or more: 500 mg every 6 hours. Patients weighing less than 40 kg (88 lbs): 5 |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactoid) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy. Although anaphylaxis is more frequent following parenteral therapy, it has occurred in patients on oral penicillins. These reactions are more apt to occur in individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity and/or a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens. There have been well-documented reports of individuals with a history of penicillin hypersen |
| Active ingredient(s) | AMPICILLIN SODIUM |
| Route | INTRAVENOUS |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=06ca924c-5f3a-4924-90f4-5ba623daaa0e |