Kampibiotic

Kampibiotic

ampicillin

Manufacturer:

KAPL

Distributor:

Averroes Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ampicillin Na
Indications/Uses
ENT infections, bronchitis, pneumonia, UTI, gonorrhoea, gynaecological & GI infections, septicaemia, peritonitis, endocarditis, meningitis, enteric fever. Extraperitoneal application to prevent wound infection following abdominal surgery.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult including elderly Septicaemia, endocarditis, osteomyelitis 500 mg IM or IV 4-6 times daily for 1-6 wk. Peritonitis, intra-abdominal sepsis 500 mg IM or IV qds. Adult Meningitis 2 g IV 6-hrly. Childn 150 mg/kg IV daily in divided doses. Local use in abdominal surgery 1 g sprinkled extraperitoneally into wound or muscle layers. Childn <10 yr Usual dose: ½ adult dose.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to penicillins & cephalosporins.
Special Precautions
Hypersensitivity to β-lactam antibiotics. Infectious mononucleosis, acute or chronic lymphoid leukemia. Overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms in prolonged use. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min). Pregnancy & lactation.
Adverse Reactions
Skin rash, pruritus, urticaria, purpura; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; moderate & transient increase in transaminases.
Drug Interactions
Substantial mutual inactivation w/ aminoglycosides. Interfered bactericidal action by bacteriostatic drugs. Reduced efficacy of OCs. Decreased renal tubular secretion by probenecid. Increased allergic skin reactions w/ allopurinol.
MIMS Class
Penicillins
ATC Classification
J01CA01 - ampicillin ; Belongs to the class of penicillins with extended spectrum. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Kampibiotic powd for inj 500 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 1's;50 × 1's
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