As a rule, when infectious pathologies occur, the doctor prescribes various antibiotics. "Ampicillin" is considered a fairly popular and highly effective remedy from this group of medicines. The drug has a fairly wide spectrum of antimicrobial activity, affects most strains of pathogenic bacteria. When taken orally, a high rate of absorption is observed, the drug is able to quickly penetrate into the tissues of the body. In an acidic gastric environment, the drug is not destroyed. The drug is excreted by the kidneys (mostly). The maximum concentration is reached in one and a half or two hours.
Means "Ampicillin". Application
Recommended medicine for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible pathogens. Indications include diseases of the biliary system (cholecystitis, cholangitis), bronchi, ENT organs and lungs. Recommended medication for pneumonia, sinusitis, abscess. Effective remedy for the treatment of bronchitis, tonsillitis, otitis media. The drug is prescribed for paratyphoid or gastroenteritis caused by salmonella or shigella, with bacterial endocarditis. Forto eliminate the manifestations of pyelitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis, gonorrhea and other infections of the genitourinary tract, the drug "Ampicillin" is also recommended. The use is indicated for lesions in soft tissues, peritonitis, skin diseases, septicemia.
Dosing regimen
The reception scheme is set individually by a specialist. Usually, with lesions in the genitourinary system, half a gram is recommended every eight hours. With typhoid fever with an interval of 6 hours, take 1-2 grams. In the case of an acute course of pathology, the duration of therapy is two weeks, with bacillus carriers - from six to twelve weeks. In case of infectious lesions of the respiratory system, it is recommended that every six hours, 0.25 g. For children, the dosage is set based on weight. Assign, as a rule, 100 mg / kg. The drug is recommended to drink 4-6 times a day. Dosing regimen adjustments may be required for patients with impaired renal function.
Contraindications
As the annotation to the drug "Ampicillin" warns, the use of the drug is not allowed if the drug and other beta-lactam drugs (carbapenems, cephalosporins, penicillins) are intolerant. Contraindications include leukemia, infectious mononucleosis, severe liver dysfunction. Not recommended for treatment under the age of 6 years, during lactation and in the prenatal period. The medication is contraindicated for HIV-infected people.
Adverse reactions
Skin rash, flushing, conjunctivitis,urticaria and rhinitis are among the negative consequences that, on the basis of intolerance, the drug "Ampicillin" can provoke. The use of the drug may also be accompanied by disorders in the activity of the digestive system. In particular, diarrhea, vomiting are noted. Epigastric pain, dyspepsia are possible. However, it should be said that, as evidenced by numerous reviews, "Ampicillin" is quite well tolerated. When prescribed by a doctor, the medicine rarely causes unwanted effects.
