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Indications
Ampicillin is an antibiotic medication used to treat bacterial infections in the genitourinary, respiratory, and the gastrointestinal tract as well as gonorrhea and meningitis.
Ampicillin is a semisynthetic penicillin derivative that combats bacteria throughout your body to fight various infections. The bactericidal has been found to be effective against organisms susceptible to penicillin as well as some gram-negative bacteria. This allows the medication to treat conditions such as bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and meningitis.
This antibiotic is easily absorbed by your gastrointestinal tract and can kill harmful bacteria that ordinary penicillin might miss.
Uses and Dosage
The dose prescribed will vary depending on the individual and condition being treated. Always follow your doctor’s instructions when taking antibiotic medications and read packaging labels carefully.
- Swallow capsules whole
- Take with a full glass of water
- Take on an empty stomach, 30 minutes to 2 hours before or after food
- For genitourinary or gastrointestinal infections, most adults take 500mg four times daily
- For respiratory tract infections, most adults take 250mg four times daily
- For gonorrhea, most adults take 3.5 grams daily
- If using for gonorrhea, you may also be tested for syphilis
- Use Ampicillin for the entire length of time prescribed
- Treatment may last several weeks depending on the infection’s severity
- Ampicillin can affect test results, tell doctors that you’re taking this antibiotic
- Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat
Side Effects
Ampicillin may cause some side effects to develop while it fights bacterial infections. Discuss with your doctor to determine more specific symptoms you may encounter when taking this antibiotic.
Common Ampicillin side effects:
- Nausea, vomiting
- Stomach pain, diarrhea
- Rash
- Swollen, black, or “hairy” feeling tongue
- Vaginal itching or unusual discharge
Serious Side Effects
Some more serious side effects may also develop when using Ampicillin. If you notice any of the following symptoms, stop using this antibiotic and contact your doctor right away:
- Severe stomach pain
- Watery or bloody diarrhea, even if months after last dose
- Blisters, ulcers, or sores in mouth
- Skin rash, redness, or itching
- Fever, chills
- Sore throat, swollen glands, joint pain
- Pale skin, cold hands and feet
- Feeling light-headed or short of breath
Allergic Reactions
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to ampicillin or any similar antibiotic including penicillin, amoxicillin, dicloxacillin, or nafcillin. If you develop signs of an allergic reaction, stop taking Ampicillin and contact your doctor right away.
Ampicillin allergy symptoms may include:
- Hives
- Difficulty breathing
- Swelling in face or throat
- Fever
- Sore throat
- Burning eyes
- Skin pain
- Red or purple rash
- Blistering or peeling skin
Cautions
Prolonged use of Ampicillin and other antibiotic medications could lead to the growth of resistant bacteria including fungi.
To ensure this antibiotic is safe for you to take, tell your doctor if you’ve ever had any of the following:
- Diabetes
- Hay fever
- Asthma
- Diarrhea from antibiotics
- Kidney disease
- An allergy to cephalosporin antibiotic
Some medications may interact with Ampicillin and cause adverse reactions. Tell your doctor about all the medications you take, but especially the following:
- Allopurinol
- Bacteriostatic antibiotics
- Oral contraceptives
- Probenecid
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become so before taking Ampicillin.
Ampicillin may affect the efficacy of birth control pills. Consult with your doctor about alternative contraceptive methods to prevent pregnancy.
Do not breastfeed while using Ampicillin because it can pass through breast milk.
Form and Strength
This antibiotic medication is available in capsule form.
Ampicillin capsule strengths:
- 250mg
- 500mg
Both strengths of these Ampicillin capsules are available in quantities of 100.
FAQ
How does Ampicillin work?
This antibiotic is absorbed through your gastrointestinal tract into your tissues and bodily fluids to reach harmful bacteria throughout your body except for cerebrospinal fluid and your brain which only occurs when there is meningeal inflammation. As it moves through your body, Ampicillin attacks harmful bacteria and inhibits its ability to grow or spread.
What kind of infections does Ampicillin treat?
Ampicillin is an antibiotic that helps treat a variety of infections not susceptible to traditional penicillin. These include bladder infections, pneumonia, gonorrhea, meningitis and others in the genitourinary, gastrointestinal, or respiratory tract.
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Brand Name: |
Ampicillin |
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Scientific Name: |
Ampicillin |
Other Names: |
Ampicillin |
Strength(s): |
250mg, 500mg |
Quantities Available: |
100 |
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Capsule |