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Ampicillin (Amcill, Omnipen, Polycillin, Principen)

Category:

  • Antibiotic

Description:

  • Penicillins

Indications:

  • Mild to moderate infections, Respiratory Tract Infections

Contraindications:

  • None

  Precautions:

  • Pregnancy category B

  • Use with caution in patients with PCN or cephalosporin allergy (5-10% chance of cross-reactivity)

  • Counsel patient to finish all medication to prevent development of resistance

Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

  • Hypersensitivity (rash not representing a true allergy)

  • Gastrointestinal: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea

  • Vaginitis

 

 

 

Dosage:

  • Administered orally (capsules, powder for oral suspension) and IV or IM (powder for injection)

    • Adult:

      • 250-500mg q6h

    • Child:

      • 50mg/kg/day in divided doses q6h

      • For oral suspension:  refrigerate, shake well, good for 10 days only

 

The information contained here is an abbreviated summary. For more detailed and complete information, consult the manufacturer's product information sheets or standard textbooks. Source: Operational Medicine 2001,  Health Care in Military Settings, NAVMED P-5139, May 1, 2001, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Department of the Navy, 2300 E Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20372-5300

OB-GYN 101: Introductory Obstetrics & Gynecology
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