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Ampicillin

Ampicillin

Standard Dose
Refer to label-specific dosage instructions.
Max Dose
See product label
Primary Use
Marketed injection, powder, for solution containing AMPICILLIN SODIUM.
Summary

Product profile Marketed injection, powder, for solution containing AMPICILLIN SODIUM.

Dose form and route INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION · INTRAVENOUS

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Product profile Marketed injection, powder, for solution containing AMPICILLIN SODIUM. Dose form and route INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION · INTRAVENOUS

Boxed Warning

Rx only PHARMACY BULK PACKAGE NOT FOR DIRECT INFUSION

Monitoring

  • Although anaphylaxis is more frequent following parenteral therapy, it has occurred in patients on oral penicillins.
  • These reactions are more apt to occur in individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity and/or a history of sensitivity to multiple allergens.
  • There have been well-documented reports of individuals with a history of penicillin hypersensitivity reactions who have experienced severe hypersensitivity reactions when treated with a cephalosporin.
  • Review the product-specific label before prescribing.

Interaction Notes

  • It is not known whether this potentiation of ampicillin rashes is due to allopurinol or the hyperuricemia present in these patients.
  • Interaction data should be confirmed against the corresponding label.