Ampicillin and Sulbactam (AMPICILLIN SODIUM AND SULBACTAM SODIUM)
Ampicillin and Sulbactam (AMPICILLIN SODIUM AND SULBACTAM SODIUM) is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Ampicillin and Sulbactam; Generic name: AMPICILLIN SODIUM AND SULBACTAM SODIUM; Manufacturer: Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc..
| Brand name | Ampicillin and Sulbactam |
|---|---|
| Generic name | AMPICILLIN SODIUM AND SULBACTAM SODIUM |
| Manufacturer | Meitheal Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Used for | INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ampicillin and sulbactam for injection is indicated for the treatment of infections due to susceptible strains of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed below. Skin and Skin Structure Infections caused by beta-lactamase producing strains of Staphylococcus aureus , Escherichia coli ,* Klebsiella spp.* (including K. pneumoniae *), Proteus mirabilis ,* Bacteroides fragilis ,* Enterobacter spp.,* and Acinetobacter calcoaceticus .* NOTE: For information on use in pediatric patients (see PRECAUTIONS-Pediatric Use and CLINICAL STUDIES sections). Intra-Abdominal Infections caused by beta-lactamase producing strains of Escherichia coli , Klebsiella spp. (includin |
| Dosage | DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Ampicillin and sulbactam for injection may be administered by either the IV or the IM routes. For IV administration, the dose can be given by slow intravenous injection over at least 10-15 minutes or can also be delivered in greater dilutions with 50-100 mL of a compatible diluent as an intravenous infusion over 15-30 minutes. Ampicillin and sulbactam for injection may be administered by deep intramuscular injection (see DIRECTIONS FOR USE-Preparation for Intramuscular |
| Warnings | WARNINGS Hypersensitivity Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactic) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy. These reactions are more apt to occur in individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity and/or hypersensitivity reactions to multiple allergens. There have been reports of individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity who have experienced severe reactions when treated with cephalosporins. Before therapy with a penicillin, |
| Active ingredient(s) | AMPICILLIN SODIUM |
| Route | INTRAMUSCULAR |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=006f9a3f-b4e3-4aa5-ac65-6cc3d3e2582d |