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ampicillin
Form Strength
POWDER FOR INJECTION, INJECTABLE 1 g; 2 g; 10 g; 125 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg

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CLASS
08121608

Additional Information:
Drug Name Common Side Effects

ampicillin

  • GI: diarrhea, nausea, vomiting
  • rash (non-allergic vs. hypersensitivity reaction)
  • urticaria (hives)

 

Renal dose adjustment protocol: See Protocol 900.6511

See Red Book for neonatal and pediatric dosing

Neonatal/Pediatric Ampicillin Updates April 2025 SBAR

For use in Surgical Antimicrobial Prophylaxis, see Guideline 916.5004 

Non-formulary: Ampicillin oral formulations

If extravasation occurs, please refer to Elsevier Clinical Skills: Prevention and Management of Extravasations for the Treatment and Management of Extravasations


Last updated: Apr. 22, 2025







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