How does AMPICILLIN SODIUM work?

AMPICILLIN SODIUM works through the following mechanism: Other agent.

What are the most common side effects of AMPICILLIN SODIUM?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for AMPICILLIN SODIUM. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is AMPICILLIN SODIUM the same as Ampicillin?

Ampicillin is a brand name for AMPICILLIN SODIUM. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

AMPICILLIN SODIUM

Q: What is AMPICILLIN SODIUM used for?

AMPICILLIN SODIUM (brand name Ampicillin) is a Penicillin Antibiotic indicated for INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ampicillin for Injection, USP is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following conditions: Respiratory Tract Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and nonpenicillinase-producing).

Penicillin Antibiotic

Brand names: Ampicillin

Pregnancy: Category BIntravenous

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ampicillin for Injection

USP is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the designated organisms in the following conditions: Respiratory Tract Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

Staphylococcus aureus (penicillinase and nonpenicillinase-producing)

H. influenzae

and Group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Bacterial Meningitis caused by E. Coli

Group B streptococci

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS A history of a previous hypersensitivity reaction to any of the penicillins is a contraindication.

FDA Warnings

WARNINGS Serious and occasionally fatal hypersensitivity (anaphylactoid) reactions have been reported in patients on penicillin therapy
SERIOUS ANAPHYLACTOID REACTIONS REQUIRE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY TREATMENT WITH EPINEPHRINE, OXYGEN, INTRAVENOUS STEROIDS, AND AIRWAY MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING INTUBATION, SHOULD ALSO BE ADMINISTERED AS INDICATED
Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including ampicillin for injection, and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis

Known Side Effects

5 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Fever

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

0.1-1%

Diarrhea

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

1 Reddit threads analysed for AMPICILLIN SODIUM

Overall Sentiment

Positive

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

1 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → AMPICILLIN SODIUM openFDA label JSON → AMPICILLIN SODIUM FAERS adverse-event reports → AMPICILLIN SODIUM ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of AMPICILLIN SODIUM

Compare With

14 available comparisons

Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Intravenous