Clinical reference
Antibiotic · Aminopenicillin · Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Primary Care
Ampicillin is an aminopenicillin antibiotic. Formulations: Capsules 500 mg; Injection 125, 250, 500 mg; 1, 2, 10 g. Contains 3 mEq Na/1 g IV drug. Use higher doses with shorter dosing intervals for CNS disease and severe infection. CSF penetration occurs only with inflamed meninges. Adjust dose in renal failure (see Chapter 31). Produces same side effects…