Adult 1.5-12 g daily in divided doses every 6 or 8 hr up to max: Sulbactam 4 g daily. Less severe infections May be treated every 12 hr. Prophylaxis of surgical infections 1.5-3 g at anesth induction, may be repeated every 6-8 hr. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 1.5 g as single dose. Childn, infant & neonate 150 mg/kg daily every 6-8 hr. Neonate1st wk of life 75 mg/kg daily in divided doses every 12 hr.
Hypersensitivity to penicillins & cephalosporins. Discontinue use if superinfection occurs. Not to be used in infectious mononucleosis. Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea. Periodically check for organ system dysfunction during prolonged use. Pregnancy & lactation.
J01CR01 - ampicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations, including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
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