Bacampicillin

Penicillins are active against most bacteria especially gram positive pathogen (streptococci, staphylococci,pneumococci), some negative starins (gonococci, meningoccocci), some spirochetes and some fugi. The structure of it consists of a thiazolidine ring connected to a β 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

Brands
PROGLOBE PROGLOBE BACACIN BACACIN BACACIN BACACIN BACACIN BACACIN BACACIN BACACIN B.E.S B.E.S RAGUS
Adult Dose
Dose: 400 to 800 mg
Single Dose: 600 (600)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose: 12.5 to 25 mg/kg
Single Dose: 19 (18.75)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Oral
Instructions: -
Characteristics
Bacampicillin also known as Carampicillin. . It is of Semi Synthetic origin. It belongs to Peptidoglycan synthesis inhibitor pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antibiotics pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Bacampicillin is 502.00.
Contraindications
Bacampicillin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy.
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.
Indications
Bacampicillin is primarily indicated in conditions like Chronic bronchitis, Gonorrhoea, Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infection.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Bacampicillin was found.
Interfrence
Risks
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.
Storage
Tab Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
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.
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