Sulbactam/ampicillin

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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ampicillin/sulbactam

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Combination preparation of the β lactamase inhibitor sulbactam with ampicillin.

Half-lifeThis section has been translated automatically.

1 h

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Infections by ampicillin-sensitive and -resistant pathogens, if the resistance is based on the formation of β-lactamases

Limited indicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Pregnancy, lactation, newborns and infants.

Dosage and method of useThis section has been translated automatically.

  • Adults: 4-12 g/day i.v. or i.m. in 3-4 ED
  • Children and infants from the 2nd week: 150 mg/kg bw/day i.v. in 3-4 doses i.v. or i.m.

InteractionsThis section has been translated automatically.

Attenuation of the effect of aminoglycosides, metronidazole, noradrenaline, prednisolone, procaine, tetracyclines and thiopental, see also benzylpenicillin.

ContraindicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Penicillin allergy, infectious mononucleosis and other viral infections (increased risk of exanthema!), lymphatic leukemia.

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Unacid

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020