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Ampitum is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Ampitum also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ampitum. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ampitum can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ampitum go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ampitum's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ampitum related warnings talks about Ampitum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice must refrain from the use of Ampitum since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ampitum contraindications section.
Additionally, Ampitum may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Ampitum, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ampitum is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ampitum is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Ampitum safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ampitum in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ampitum safe during breastfeeding?
Ampitum does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ampitum on the Kidneys?
Ampitum rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ampitum on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Ampitum on the liver.
What is the effect of Ampitum on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Ampitum for the heart.
Ampitum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ampitum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ampitum habit forming or addictive?
Ampitum does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Ampitum
When consumed with certain foods, Ampitum may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ampitum
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ampitum with alcohol.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ampicillin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 722-723
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 158-160
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; UNASYN® (ampicillin sodium/sulbactam sodium)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 725
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 160-162