Ampicillin STADA Nordic
Ampicillin STADA Nordic is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by killing the bacteria that cause them.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Ampicillin sodium
Manufacturer
STADA Nordic ApS
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will determine the exact dose for you or your child, depending on the type and severity of your infection.
Method
A healthcare professional will give you this medicine as an injection into a muscle or a vein, or as a drip (infusion) into a vein.
Important
The maximum daily dose will be determined by your doctor based on your infection and specific needs.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •loose stools
- •skin rash
RARE
- •severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), with symptoms like itching, hives, facial swelling, and breathing difficulties. Seek immediate medical attention.
- •reduction in red blood cells (anemia), which can cause pale skin, weakness, and shortness of breath.
- •reduction in white blood cells, which can weaken the body's defense against infections. If you develop fever or signs of infection, seek medical attention.
- •reduction in platelets (thrombocytopenia), which can lead to bleeding or bruising.
- •increased or decreased white blood cell count (leukopenia, eosinophilia).
- •inflammation of the large intestine (colitis), with symptoms such as watery diarrhea (often with blood or mucus), abdominal pain, and/or fever.
- •inflammation of the tongue and mouth lining.
- •nausea and vomiting.
- •diarrhea (other than related to colitis).
- •hives (urticaria).
- •severe skin inflammation with peeling (exfoliative dermatitis).
- •severe skin reactions, such as erythema multiforme.
- •yeast infection (candidiasis).
- •local pain at the injection site (with intramuscular injection).
- •increased liver enzyme values.
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ampicillin or other penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any antibiotic before.
- Talk to your doctor if you have kidney disease.
- Talk to your doctor if you have had stomach or bowel diseases, especially colitis (inflammation of the large intestine).
- Talk to your doctor if you have myasthenia (a condition causing muscle weakness and fatigue).
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- Contact your doctor immediately if you develop severe watery diarrhea with blood or mucus, stomach pain, and/or fever during or after treatment, as this could be a sign of serious bowel inflammation.
- If you are taking allopurinol (a medicine for gout), the risk of skin rashes may increase.
- If you are taking methotrexate (a medicine for cancer or rheumatism), its side effects may increase.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
- Be cautious when driving or operating machinery if the medicine causes side effects that affect your concentration, such as drowsiness.