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Brand: Omnipen, Principen, Polycillin, Ampi, Penbritin
Ampicillin is a beta-lactam antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a semi-synthetic derivative of penicillin and belongs to the aminopenicillin class. Ampicillin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, leading to bacterial cell death. It is effective against both gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
Used to treat bacterial infections such as ear infections, bladder infections, pneumonia, and meningitis.
Outcome:
Increased risk of skin rash
Mechanism:
Unknown
Outcome:
Reduced absorption of ampicillin
Mechanism:
Chelation
Outcome:
May slightly delay absorption
Mechanism:
Delayed gastric emptying
Most likely new formulation: Extended-release ampicillin (2025, 70% confidence)
Based on increasing resistance patterns, there is a 30% likelihood of new guidelines for ampicillin usage within the next 5 years.
Beta-lactam Antibiotic, Aminopenicillin
Penicillin