Amroliv
Amroliv contains ampicillin, an antibiotic that kills bacteria to treat bacterial infections.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
2 g
Active Ingredient
Ampicillin sodium
Manufacturer
Antibiotice SA
How to Use
Dosage
The doctor will decide the correct dose for you or your child, based on the type and severity of your infection.
Method
This medicine is given to you as an injection or infusion (drip) into a vein by a healthcare professional.
Important
Your doctor will determine the maximum daily dose for you.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Rash, itching
- •Loose stools
RARE
- •Decrease in red blood cells, which can cause pale skin, weakness, and shortness of breath (anemia)
- •Decrease in blood platelets (thrombocytopenia)
- •Decrease or increase in white blood cells (leukopenia, eosinophilia)
- •Inflammation of the tongue and mouth lining
- •Mouth inflammation, tongue inflammation, abdominal pain
- •Nausea and vomiting
- •Colon inflammation
- •Diarrhea
- •Hives (urticaria)
- •Crystals in urine, suggesting kidney irritation (crystalluria)
- •Severe skin inflammation with peeling (exfoliative dermatitis)
- •Severe skin changes (e.g., erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome)
- •Dizziness, headache, involuntary muscle twitching, and seizures
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis) and jaundice due to blocked bile flow; elevated liver enzymes
- •Kidney inflammation (acute interstitial nephritis)
- •Pain and swelling at the injection site
- •Fungal overgrowth in the mouth and abdomen
Important Warnings
- Do not use Amroliv if you are allergic to ampicillin or other penicillins.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins (another group of antibiotics) or have had allergies before.
- If you experience a severe allergic reaction (e.g., rash, breathing difficulties, dizziness), stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor or emergency room immediately.
- Contact your doctor if you get watery diarrhea with blood or mucus, stomach pain, and/or fever, as this could be a sign of colon inflammation.
- If you have mononucleosis or chronic lymphocytic leukemia, you might develop a rash.
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- Tell your doctor if you have severe kidney problems, so your dose can be adjusted.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners, as Amroliv can affect their effectiveness and increase the risk of bleeding.
- If you are giving a urine sample for glucose measurement, tell your doctor or nurse that you are taking Amroliv, as it can affect test results.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
- This medicine contains sodium (salt). Talk to your doctor if you are on a low-sodium diet.
- If you are taking oral live typhoid vaccine, do not use Amroliv for three days after vaccination.