Ampitar
Ampitar is a penicillin antibiotic that treats bacterial infections by killing the bacteria that cause them.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
2 g
Active Ingredient
Ampicillin sodium
Manufacturer
Tarchomińskie Zakłady Farmaceutyczne, Polfa S.A.
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide your dose. For adults, it's usually 500 mg into a muscle four times a day, or 500 mg to 2 g into a vein 4 to 6 times a day.
Method
A doctor or nurse will give this medicine as an injection into a muscle or a vein, or as a drip (infusion) directly into a vein.
Important
For adults, the maximum daily dose is generally 12 grams.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Loose stools
- •Rash
- •Anemia (low red blood cells, causing pale skin, weakness, and shortness of breath)
- •Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia)
- •Changes in white blood cell count (low or high white blood cells)
- •Inflammation of the tongue and mouth lining
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Inflammation in the large intestine (colitis)
- •Diarrhea
- •Hives
RARE
- •Severe skin inflammation with peeling skin (exfoliative dermatitis)
- •Severe skin changes (erythema multiforme)
- •Yeast infection (candidiasis)
- •Local pain at injection site
- •Increased liver enzyme values
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to ampicillin, other penicillins, cephalosporins, or any other ingredient.
- Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic.
- If you have kidney disease, your doctor may need to adjust your dose.
- Tell your doctor if you have had bowel problems, such as colitis.
- Seek medical attention if you experience severe watery diarrhea, stomach pain, or fever during or after treatment, as these can be signs of a serious infection.
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- If you have a severe allergic reaction with rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing, get medical help immediately.