Antibacterial agent "Ampicillin trihydrate": instructions for use

The agent "Ampicillin trihydrate" instructions for use is presented as a drug in the pharmacological group of semisynthetic penicillins of a wide range of usefulness. The administration of this drug has a pronounced bactericidal effect on the human body due to the suppression of the synthesis of the wall of pathogenic microorganisms. At the same time, this agent has a pronounced activity both in relation to aerobic gram-positive and gram-negative microbes. Especially it should be noted that the antibacterial preparation "Ampicillin Trihydrate" (the instruction for use confirms this) is resistant to acids and destroys under the influence of penicillinase.

This semi-synthetic agent is produced in the form of a crystalline powder of white color, which has a sweet taste and a specific odor. As for its basic characteristics, it practically does not dissolve in alcohol and dissolves easily in water, and also differs little in properties from such a substance as ampicillin.

This medicinal powder is used, mainly for the preparation of capsules and a special formulation for suspensions. In addition, you can find on sale and white or white and yellow tablets "Ampicillin trihydrate", containing 0.25 grams of ampicillin trihydrate. In addition, they contain calcium stearate or magnesium stearate, corn or potato starch, talc.

Use the tool "Ampicillin trihydrate" instruction for use recommends, mostly, for the treatment of bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchopneumonia, peritonitis, abscess of the lungs, sore throat and sepsis. In addition, this antibacterial drug demonstrates good results during the treatment of gastrointestinal infections caused by salmonella or shigella, infectious diseases of the urinary and bile ducts.

For example, it is very effective to use this semisynthetic agent for cystitis, pyelitis, cholangitis, pyelonephritis and cholecystitis. For the sanation of patients who are carriers of salmonella, the drug Ampicillin Trihydrate is also excellent. Instruction for use advises to use it for the treatment of various infections of joints, bones and soft tissues, treatment of diseases such as streptococcal pharyngitis, gonorrhea, otitis, sinusitis or meningitis. In addition, this antibacterial agent can be successfully prescribed to prevent postoperative complications.

Apply this semisynthetic drug is strictly not recommended if the patient has an allergic reaction to penicillins, severe form of liver failure or diseases that are infectious and provoked by insensitive microorganisms. People with individual intolerance to cephalosporins should also refrain from using the drug Ampicillin Trihydrate. Comments of doctors speak about the undesirability of his appointment in case of bronchial asthma or pregnancy.