Bacampicillin
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
This entry was migrated from the earlier Pharmapedia app bundle and has not been reviewed by a named clinician on this site. It is provided for educational reference only — verify dosage and safety information against current, authoritative sources and a qualified healthcare professional before any clinical use.
Overview
Penicillin are active against most bacteria especially gram positive pathogen (streptococci, staphylococci, pneumococci), some negative strains (gonococci, meningococci), some spirochetes and some fungi. The structure of it consists of a thiazolidine ring connected to a ß lactam ring, which is attached to a side chain.it has actions and uses similar to those of ampicillin to which Bacampicillin is rapidly hydrolyzed after its administration
Indications
Bacampicillin is primarily indicated in conditions like Chronic bronchitis, Gonorrhoea, Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindications
Bacampicillin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity, Pregnancy.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Bacampicillin, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions, Coma, Seizures, Agranulocytosis, Bone marrow depression, Thrombocytopenic purpura. The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bacampicillin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Lethargy, Hallucination, Depression, Glossitis, Enterocolitis, Anemia, Twitching.
Warnings
Bacampicillin should be used with caution in patients with medical history especially of kidney disease, stomach or intestinal problems, blood disorders and of drug allergies, especially allergies to other penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics. Do not use this drug repeatedly or for prolong period, because use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g.oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to Pregnant Mothers, and Neonates. If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
400 to 800 mg (600 (600)) 12 hourly PO —
Child Dosage
12.5 to 25 mg/kg (19 (18.75)) 12 hourly Oral — -
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Bacampicillin was found.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
1 active brand listed alphabetically.
B.E.S
ActiveMEDIPAK LIMITED
DML: B.E.S
Soln
3 additional records are present but flagged "Unverified / Legacy" and not listed.