Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Ampicillin Sodium for Injection, USP
What is Ampicillin Sodium For Injection used for:
Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP is used to treat certain infections of the:
- Ear
- Nose
- Throat
- Lower Respiratory tract
- Antibacterial drugs like Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP treat onlv bacterial infections. They do not treat viral infections.
How does Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP work?
Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP is an antibiotic that works by:
- Stopping the growth of bacteria.
- Killing bacteria.
What are the ingredients in Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP?
Medicinal ingredients: Ampicillin Sodium
Each gram of ampicillin sodium for injection contains approximately 60 mg, or approximately 6-8% sodium.
Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP comes in the following dosage forms:
Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP is supplied as a dry powder in vials containing: 250 mg, 500 mg, 1,000 mg or 2,000 mg of ampicillin base as the sodium salt.
Do not use Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP if:
- You have had an allergic reaction to Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP or other medicines such as cephalosporins or penicillins.
To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:
- Have severe kidney disease with or without significant liver disease
Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
- Are breast feeding or planning to breastfeed.
Other warnings that you should know:
Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP may affect certain urine test results. Remind your healthcare professional that you are taking Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP if a urine test is ordered.
Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.
The following may interact with Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP:
- Allopurinol, used to treat gout or kidney stones
How to take Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP:
- Although you may feel better early in treatment, Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP should be used exactly as directed.
- Misuse or overuse of Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP (resistance). This means that Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP may not work for you in the future.
- Do not share your medicine.
Usual Dose:
Adults: Your doctor will decide your dose based on your infection. The usual dose is 250 mg – 500 mg every 6 hours.
Children: Your doctor will decide your child’s dose based on your child’s weight and their infection.
Overdose:
| If you think you have taken too much Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional poison control centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms. |
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What are possible side effects from using Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP?
These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.
- Upper stomach pain
- Flatulence
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor for any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
Serious side effects and what to do about them:
| Symptom / effect | Talk to your healthcare professional | Stop taking drug and get immediate medical help | ||||
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| Only if severe | In all cases | |||||
| Rare | an allergic reaction (difficulty in breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face or tongue; hives or a rash) | ✓ | ||||
| redness, or itching | ✓ | |||||
| severe nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea | ✓ | |||||
Severe Cutaneous Adverse Reactions (SCAR) (severe skin reactions that may also affect other organs):
eyes, mouth, nose or genitals, itching, severe rash, bumps under the skin, skin pain, skin color changes (redness, yellowing, purplish)
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This is not a complete list of side effects. For any unexpected effects while taking Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Reporting Side Effects
You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:
NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice. |
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How to store Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP:
Dry Powder: Store the dry powder at controlled room temperature not exceeding 25°C.
Reconstituted Solutions: Use sterile water for injection as the only diluent.
Reconstituted solutions should be used within 1 hour when kept at controlled room temperature not exceeding 25°C. Protect reconstituted solutions from freezing.
Keep out of reach and sight of children.
If you want more information about Ampicillin Sodium For Injection, USP:
- Talk to your healthcare professional
- Find the full product monograph that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (http://hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php); the manufacturer’s website http://www.tevacanada.com; or by calling 1-800-268-4127 ext. 3; or email druginfo@tevacanada.com.
Teva Canada Limited
30 Novopharm Court,
Toronto, Ontario
Canada M1B 2K9
www.tevacanada.com
Date of Revision: APR 11, 2024