Clinical reference
Antibiotic · Aminopenicillin with beta-lactamase inhibitor · Infectious Disease, Pediatrics, Critical Care
Ampicillin/sulbactam is an aminopenicillin with beta-lactamase inhibitor. Injection: 1.5 g (ampicillin 1 g + sulbactam 0.5 g), 3 g (2 g + 1 g), 15 g (10 g + 5 g). Contains 5 mEq Na per 1.5 g drug combination. Dosage based on ampicillin component. Similar spectrum to ampicillin with added coverage of beta-lactamase–producing organisms. Total sulbactam dose…