Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Ampicillin

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

2g IV q4-6h

Renal

Renal adjustment required when CrCL < 50 mL/min

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Principen

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • Diarrhea

  • Rash

Rare

  • Cytopenias

Additional Information

Additional Information

PO form available, but rarely used

Drug of choice for Enterococcus faecalis and Listeria monocytogenes

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Beta-lactam

  • Aminopenicillin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hour

Route of Elimination: Renal