Ampivex Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ampicillin Na

Indications/Uses

Various infections due to susceptible organisms including biliary tract infections, endocarditis, bronchitis, gastro-enteritis, gonorrhea, listeriosis, meningitis, upper & lower resp tract infections, otitis media, perinatal streptococcal infections, peritonitis, septicemia, typhoid & paratyphoid fever & UTI.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

IM/IV Adult 500 mg 4-6 hrly. Meningitis 150-300 mg/kg in divided doses 4-6 hrly. Serious infections IV inj over 10-15 min. Childn 100 mg/day 4-6 hrly.

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to penicillins.

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Special Precautions

Lymphatic leukemia of possibly HIV infection. Discontinue use if skin rash occurs. Do not give to patients w/ mononucleosis.

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Adverse Reactions

Urticarial or maculopapular skin rashes. Diarrhea, nausea & vomiting. Pseudomembranous colitis.

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Penicillins

ATC Classification

J01CA01 - ampicillin ; Belongs to the class of penicillins with extended spectrum. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ampivex powd for inj 1 g

Packing/Price

10 × 1's (P125/vial)

Form

Ampivex powd for inj 500 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 1's (P85/vial)

Ampivex

ampicillin

Manufacturer:

North China Pharma

Distributor:

Sannovex