Ampicillin

C. diff Risk

Low

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

~$45.00/day

Dosing

1-2g IV q4-6h

2g IV q4h for meningitis or endocarditis

General Information

Common Usage

Pathogen directed therapy for CNS, intravascular, intraabdominal, urinary and other infections especially Enterococcus and Listeria.

Adverse Effects

Allergy and rash as for all beta-lactams.

EBV related rash (not allergy).

Rare: cytopenias, +ve Coombs.

Major Interactions

Increased risk of rash with allopurinol.

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: Aminopenicillin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Urine penetration: Therapeutic

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

CSF penetration: Therapeutic with inflamed meninges only

Biliary penetration: Therapeutic