Megapen Capsule 10s

Uses of Megapen Capsule 10s

Ampicillin is used for: Treating infections caused by certain types of bacteria. Ampicillin is a penicillin antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria by interfering with formation of the bacteria's cell wall while it is growing. Ampicillin is used to treat many different types of infection caused by bacteria, such as tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, gonorrhea, and infections of the ear, nose, throat, skin, or urinary tract.

Side Effects of Megapen Capsule 10s

G.I.disturbances, pruritus, urticaria, erythema, exfoliative dermatitis, rashes, fever, joint pain, eosinophilia, bronchial asthma, angioneuratic oedema, hemolytic anaemia, serum sickness, CNS effects like hyperactivity, agitation, insomnia, anxiety, behavioural changes, confusion, dizziness and convulsions. Potentially Fatal: Anaphylactic reaction.

Drug Interactions

Failure of oral contraceptives, increased rash with allopurinol, reduced bactericidal activity with chloramphenicol, erythromycin and tetracyclines. Potentially Fatal: NA.

Contraindications

Penicillin allergy.

Mechanism of Action

Ampicillin exerts bactericidal action on both gm+ve and gm-ve organisms. Its spectrum includes gm+ve organisms eg, S pneumoniae and other Streptococci, L monocytogenes and gm-ve bacteria eg, M catarrhalis, N gonorrhoea, N meningitidis, E coli, P mirabilis, Salmonella, Shigella, and H influenzae. Ampicillin exerts its action by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell wall. Cloxacillin is a penicillinase-resistant penicillin. It is active against gm+ve organisms including penicillinase-producing strains of Staphylococci. Cloxacillin is highly active against Staph aureus, Strep pyogenes, Strep viridans and Strep pneumoniae. It is also active against penicillinase-producing gonococci and against N meningitidis and H influenzae. Other gm-ve organisms are resistant to cloxacillin as are also methicillin-resistant strains of Staphylococci.

Special Precautions

Allergy to cephalosporins, infectious mononucleosis, neonates with jaundice, history of convulsions, lactation.

How to Use

Take orally with food and water, as directed by your physician.

How to Store

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture.

Safety Concerns

• Alcohol: Avoid during treatment.
• Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
• Pregnancy: Contraindicated.
• Liver/Kidney: Use with caution.

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