Ampicillin + Sulbactam Benefits & Uses

Ampicillin + Sulbactam is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ampicillin + Sulbactam Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Ampicillin + Sulbactam Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ampicillin + Sulbactam is used -

Moderate

Mouth ulcer (Read More - How to get rid of Mouth Ulcers)
Erythema
Edema
Chest Pain
Inflammation of a vein
Glossitis

Mild

Rash
Diarrhoea
Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria
Itching or burning
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Headache
Fatigue
Chills
Injection Site Allergic Reaction

Ampicillin + Sulbactam Related Warnings

Is the use of Ampicillin + Sulbactam safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Ampicillin + Sulbactam safely.
Is the use of Ampicillin + Sulbactam safe during breastfeeding?

Ampicillin + Sulbactam does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ampicillin + Sulbactam on the Kidneys?

Ampicillin + Sulbactam has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ampicillin + Sulbactam on the Liver?

Ampicillin + Sulbactam is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Ampicillin + Sulbactam on the Heart?

You can take Ampicillin + Sulbactam without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Ampicillin + Sulbactam with Other Drugs

Ampicillin + Sulbactam should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Omeprazole

Moderate

Mild

Allopurinol

Probenecid

Ampicillin + Sulbactam Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ampicillin + Sulbactam unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Mononucleosis
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ampicillin + Sulbactam

Is this Ampicillin + Sulbactam habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ampicillin + Sulbactam has not been reported.

Ampicillin + Sulbactam Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ampicillin + Sulbactam

Some foods when eaten with Ampicillin + Sulbactam can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ampicillin + Sulbactam

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ampicillin + Sulbactam and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.