Ampicillin Vial 500mg (CORPILYN) 1s

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Description

Mechanism of Action
Ampicillin exerts bactericidal action on both gm+ve and gm-ve organisms. Its spectrum includes gm+ve organisms eg, S pneumoniae and other StreptococciL monocytogenes and gm-ve bacteria eg, M catarrhalisN gonorrhoeaN meningitidisE coliP mirabilisSalmonellaShigella, and H influenzae. Ampicillin exerts its action by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell wall.
Absorption: Relatively well absorbed from the GI tract with peak plasma concentrations after 1-2 hr (oral); may be altered in the presence of food.
Distribution: Widely distributed into the ascitic, pleural and joint fluids (therapeutic concentrations), CSF (small amounts except when the meninges are inflamed), bile (high concentrations); crosses the placenta and enters the breast milk (small amounts). Protein-binding: 20%.
Metabolism: Converted to some extent to penicilloic acid; undergoes enterohepatic recycling.
Excretion: Via the urine by glomerular filtration and tubular secretion; via the faeces. May be removed by haemodialysis.

MIMS Class
Penicillins 

ATC Classification
S01AA19 –  ampicillin;  Belongs to the class of antibiotics. Used in the treatment of eye infections.;  
J01CA01 –  ampicillin;  Belongs to the class of penicillins with extended spectrum. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.;  

Additional information

Weight 29.3 g
Dimensions 3 × 3.1 × 6.7 cm
location

davao, cdo, dipolog, butuan