General Spectrum of Activity

Has the same spectrum of activity as Ampicillin plus organsims producing beta-lactamases such as MSSA, H. influenzae, E.coli, Klebsiella, Enterobacter, and anaerobes.

However, an increasing number of E.coli and Proteus species are now resistant.

Gram positive

  • Streptococci

  • Enterococci

  • Listeria

Gram negative:

  • Neisseria meningitidis

  • Pasturella multocida

Anaerobes

  • Actinomyces

  • Non-difficile Clostridia

  • Peptostreptococci