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Introduction of Ampicillin
Ampicillin is an antibiotic in the
class of drugs called penicillins. Ampicillin fights bacteria
in your body.
Ampicillin is used to treat many
different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia,
bronchitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and
infections of the intestines such as salmonella (food
poisoning).
Ampicillin may also be used for
purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Side Effects of Ampicillin
If
you experience any of the following serious side
effects, stop taking ampicillin and
seek emergency medical attention:
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an allergic reaction (shortness
of breath; closing of your throat; hives; swelling of your
lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting);
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seizures;
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severe watery diarrhea and
abdominal cramps; or
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unusual bleeding or bruising.
Other, less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. Continue to take ampicillin and
talk to your doctor if you experience
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mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea,
or abdominal pain;
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white patches on the tongue
(thrush/ yeast infection);
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itching or discharge of the
vagina (vaginal yeast infection); or
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black, "hairy" tongue or sore
mouth or tongue
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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