Zetsil

Zetsil: penicillin group antibiotic for infectious diseases

Zetsil (international name - Ampicillin) is an antibiotic from the penicillin group, produced in India by the pharmaceutical company Aurobindo Pharma. This drug is widely used in the treatment of infectious and inflammatory diseases and has various dosage forms, including capsules and powder for the preparation of an injection solution.

Ampicillin has an active substance that provides its antibacterial effect. It is effective in combating respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia, lung abscess, bronchitis, sinusitis, pharyngitis, as well as various other infections including otitis media, peritonitis, sepsis, endocarditis, kidney and urinary tract infections, cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, gonorrhea, biliary system infections, whooping cough, listeriosis, typhoid and paratyphoid fever, skin and soft tissue infections, musculoskeletal infections and meningitis.

However, the drug also has contraindications. It is not recommended to use Zetsil if you are hypersensitive to penicillins, cephalosporins, carbapenems, or if you have severe liver dysfunction. During treatment with Zetsil, breastfeeding should be stopped.

When using Zetsil, side effects may occur, such as dyspeptic symptoms, dysbacteriosis, superinfections caused by resistant strains, as well as allergic reactions.

You need to be careful about the interaction of Zetsil with other drugs. It may reduce the effect of oral contraceptives and increase the effect of anticoagulants and antibiotics aminoglycosis