Country of origin - Russia
Pharm-Group - Antibiotics of the penicillin group
Manufacturers - Sintez AKO, Kurgan (Russia)
International name - Ampicillin
Synonyms - Ampiside, Ampic, Ampirex, Ampicillin, Ampicillin Innotek, Ampicillin trihydrate, Ampicillin-Akos, Ampicillin-Teva, Ampicillin sodium salt, Ampicillin sodium salt sterile, Ampicillin trihydrate, Amplital, Apo-Ampi, Decapen, Zetsil, Campicillin
Dosage forms - powder for the preparation of an injection solution 2g, powder for the preparation of an injection solution 1g, powder for injection for the preparation of an intramuscular solution 1g, lyophilisate for the preparation of a solution for intramuscular administration 250mg, capsules
Composition - Active substance - ampicillin.
Indications for use - Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract (pneumonia, lung abscess, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis), otitis media, peritonitis, sepsis, endocarditis, kidney and urinary tract infections, cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, gonorrhea, biliary system infections, whooping cough , listeriosis, typhoid and paratyphoid, skin and soft tissue infections, musculoskeletal infections, meningitis.
Contraindications - Hypersensitivity (including to other penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems), severe liver dysfunction, breastfeeding (must be suspended during treatment).
Side effects - Dyspeptic symptoms, dysbacteriosis, superinfections caused by resistant strains; allergic reactions.
Interaction - Reduces the effect of oral contraceptives, increases - anticoagulants, aminoglycoside antibiotics. Allopurinol increases the appearance of skin rashes.
Overdose - Manifests itself as a toxic effect on the central nervous system (especially in patients with renal failure). Treatment: symptomatic.
Special instructions - With long-term treatment with ampicillin in weakened patients, the development of superinfection caused by drug-resistant microorganisms (yeast-like fungi, gram-negative microorganisms) is possible. It is advisable for these patients to simultaneously prescribe B vitamins and vitamin C, and, if necessary, nystatin or levorin.
Literature - Encyclopedia of Medicines 2003. Medicines M.D. Mashkovsky 14th edition., Encyclopedia of Medicines 2003. Medicines M.D. Mashkovsky 14th edition.