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Amphy-1500 Injection
Manufactured byPROFIC ORGANIC LTD
ContainsAmpicillin (1000 mg) + Sulbactam (500 mg)
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Description
Amphy-1500 Injection is a combination medicine which may be used to treat bacterial infections in lungs, heart, brain, genital areas, etc.
caused by susceptible bacteria. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Amphy-1500 Injection
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Amphy-1500 Injection
Injection site pain
Diarrhea
Chest pain
Chills
Difficult or painful urination
Redness of skin
Uses of Amphy-1500 Injection
What is it prescribed for?
Bacterial infections
This medicine may be used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as gynecological infections, intra-abdominal infections, skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The effect of this medicine can be observed rapidly after an intravenous or intramuscular administration.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to ampicillin, sulbactam, other beta-lactam antibiotics, or any other inactive ingredients present in the formulation.
Liver Disease
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of jaundice or liver function impairment associated with the use of ampicillin-sulbactam due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.
General warnings
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Regular monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Drug Resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.
Skin Reactions
This medicine should be used with caution since it may increase the risk of serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, etc. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea
Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Mononucleosis
This medicine is likely to cause rashes and bumps on the skin if the patient is suffering from Mononucleosis. Usage of this medicine is not recommended in such cases. An alternative treatment option should be considered in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Electrolyte imbalance
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of electrolyte imbalance since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Close monitoring of electrolyte levels, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Epilepsy
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of epilepsy due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Missed Dose
Since this medicine is usually administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of a missed dose is very low.
Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital or clinical setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Live cholera vaccine
Atenolol
Methotrexate
Doxycycline
Lansoprazole
Warfarin
Disease interactions
Kidney Disease
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Colitis
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical or hospital setting. Inform the doctor if you have a known history of allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines as well as your medical conditions before receiving this medicine. Report any undesired side effects to the doctor promptly.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Ampicillin interferes with the bacterial cell wall formation and stops the growth of bacteria. Sulbactam inhibits some chemicals produced by the bacteria and makes the bacteria more sensitive to ampicillin activity.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Aminopenicillins, Beta-lactamase inhibitors
Schedule
Schedule H
DailyMed - Ampicillin sodium injection, powder, for solution [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [cited 16 April 2019]. Available from:
Ampicillin Injection: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2019 [cited April 2019]. Available from:
Sulbactam - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [cited April 2019]. Available from:
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Information on this page was last updated on 4 Jul 2019
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