Sultamicillin (ampicillin & sulbactam). Per 500 mg/250 mg vial Ampicillin Na 500 mg, sulbactam Na 250 mg. Per 1 g/500 mg vial Ampicillin Na 1 g, sulbactam Na 500 mg
Indications/Uses
Infections caused by susceptible microorganisms including upper & lower resp tract eg, sinusitis, otitis media, & epiglottitis, bacterial pneumonias, UTI & pyelonephritis. Intra-abdominal eg, peritonitis, cholecystitis, endometritis & pelvic cellulitis, bacterial septicemia, skin, soft tissue, bone & joint, gonococcal infections & incidence of post-op wound infections.
Adult Usual dose: 1.5-12 g/day in divided doses 6-8 hrly up to a max daily dose of 12 g. Prophylaxis for surgical infections 1.5-3 g at induction of anesth. Dose may be repeated 6-8 hrly, stopped usually 24 hr after the majority of surgical procedures. Uncomplicated gonorrhea 1.5 g as a single dose. Childn, infant & neonate 150 mg/kg/day 6-8 hrly. Neonate during the 1st wk of life (preterm) 75 mg/kg/day in divided doses 12 hrly.
History of hypersensitivity to cephalosporins & other allergens. Discontinue use if allergic reactions & superinfections occur. Overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms may occur. Periodically check for renal, hepatic & hematopoietic system dysfunction during extended therapy. Not to be used in infectious mononucleosis. Pregnancy & lactation.
J01CR01 - ampicillin and beta-lactamase inhibitor ; Belongs to the class of penicillin combinations, including beta-lactamase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
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