Ampicillin - a drug from the group of penicillin antibiotics. It is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, bronchitis Bronchitis - protection if the body has malfunctioned   and some ear infections, lung, skin and urinary tract. This drug is sold only by prescription.

Application

Ampicillin produced in the form of capsules, drops and solution for oral administration. Generally, it should be taken every 6 hours or 4 times a day. Carefully follow the instructions on the package and the instructions of the doctor. Do not exceed the dose recommended to you.

Bottle with a solution or drops for children should be carefully shaken before each use. The drops can be added to any cold liquid that drinking a child.

The capsules should be swallowed whole and with a full glass of water.

Ampicillin should be taken at least one hour before or two hours after a meal. If you forget to take ampicillin, take it to the next if the medication is left for more than three hours. Otherwise, continue to take the drug as usual.

Before taking ampicillin:

• Tell your doctor if you are allergic to ampicillin, penicillin, or any other medications.
• Tell your doctor if you are currently taking other medications, particularly antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin), anticoagulants such as warfarin Warfarin - indirect anticoagulants Atenolol Atenolol - if you play tricks heart   (Tenormin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), rifampin, sulfasalazine, and vitamins.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach bleeding, or hay fever.
• If you are pregnant or suspect that you may be pregnant, you should also tell your doctor, as ampicillin can be dangerous for the unborn child.
• If, during the course of treatment you will be doing any operation, including oral surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking ampicillin.

Side effects

When the following side effects as soon as possible you need to see a doctor:

• Allergic reactions (skin rash, itching, swelling of the face, lips, throat or Yazikov)
• Various respiratory disorders
• Dark urine
• Fever
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pain when swallowing food
• Blistering and / or increased exfoliation, including oral
• Convulsions
• Abnormal bleeding, easy bruising
• Causeless weakness and fatigue

Other side effects of ampicillin may be diarrhea, dizziness, Dizziness - if the ground is slipping from under his feet , Headaches, lack of appetite, nausea, vomiting, pain in the mouth. These symptoms usually disappear after discontinuation of the drug.

Attention!

Do not give ampicillin to others. Keep it out of reach of children. If the doctor does not have you back after the course of treatment should be to get rid of the residue of the drug. If you have ampicillin, do not take it into the future, even if you have any symptoms similar to symptoms of the disease, the treatment of which previously administered the drug. Chronic administration of ampicillin, you may need regular medical tests to monitor the development of possible side effects.

  Amoksiklav produced in the form of a solution for injection, tablets and suspensions. Its active ingredients are amoxicillin and clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin - an antibiotic from the group of penicillins and clavulanic acid - a substance that does not block the action of bacteria of amoxicillin. Amoxiclav used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.

The action of the drug

The main effect of amoxicillin - preventing the formation of the cell walls of bacteria. Because the cell walls necessary for the survival of bacteria, by such action Amoxicillin bacteria lose their ability to reproduce and die.

In some species of bacteria have developed resistance to antibiotics from the group of penicillins. They have learned to develop protective chemicals - beta-lactamase. These agents disrupt the structure of antibiotics, including amoxicillin, and their operation is disturbed.

Clavulanic acid belongs to drugs known as beta-lactamase inhibitors. They do not give amoxicillin to deactivate bacteria, which means that the bacteria are exposed to antibiotics Antibiotics - whether they will help you in the foreseeable future? . Due to the effectiveness of amoxicillin clavulanic acid is significantly increased.

Amoxiclav - shirokospektralny is an antibiotic that can fight bacteria many species that cause common infections.

Injections amoksiklava prescribed to treat serious infections or if oral medication is possible. In particular, they help prevent the infections that may develop following surgery. More often, however, take amoxiclav tablets.

Before prescribing amoksiklav doctor may do a blood test or urine test to make sure that the causative bacteria are not resistant to this drug.

Indications:

• Bacterial infections of the upper respiratory tract, such as sinusitis
• Bacterial infections of the lower respiratory tract, such as bronchitis Bronchitis - protection if the body has malfunctioned   and pneumonia
• Bacterial infections of the ear, nose and throat, such as otitis media Otitis - than could face an ear infection   and tonsillitis
• Bacterial infections of the urinary tract and kidneys, especially recurrent cystitis
• Bacterial infections of the skin and soft tissues, such as cellulitis and bacterial infections that developed after the bite of insects or animals
• Dental abscess
• Bacterial infections of the bones and joints, including osteomyelitis
• Bacterial infections of the genital organs, including developing after birth or abortion
• Bacterial infections of the abdominal cavity, for example, peritonitis
• Prevention of infection after surgery

How to take amoksiklav?

Dosage assigned physician individually, depending on the type and severity of the infection and the age, weight and general health of the patient. In most cases, it is recommended to take three times a day amoksiklav.

Amoxiclav in the form of tablets and suspension are better absorbed into the bloodstream when taken immediately before a meal. It also reduces the risk of adverse drug effects on the gut.

The tablets should be taken with water. Bottle with the suspension should be shaken before each use.

Amoxiclav should be taken with caution in patients with the following disorders:

• Reduced liver function
• Reduced kidney function
• Allergy history
• Suspected glandular fever, acute or chronic lymphoid leukemia or cytomegalovirus Cytomegalovirus - what is its danger?

Amoxiclav considered safe for pregnant women, but the possibility should avoid taking this drug. Amoxiclav in small quantities passes into breast milk but is not harmful to the newborn.

Contraindications

• Allergies to antibiotics from the group of cephalosporins and / or penicillins
• Disorders of the liver or jaundice caused by previous intake of the drug penicillin or other antibiotics
• Hypersensitivity to the amoksiklava

In order to increase stability in some penicillins medicaments combined with them clavulanic acid - a substance that reduces the effect of beta-lactamase enzymes, inactivating many antibiotics penicillin, such as amoxicillin.