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Bacampicillin
Latest prescription information about Bacampicillin. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Bacampicillin
Pronunciation : ba- kam- pi- SILL- in
Trade Name(s):
International- Spectrobid. This medication is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible infections and uncomplicated gonorrhea. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications):
When it is to be taken : PO- Susceptible infections- 400-800mg 2-3 times/day. Uncomplicated gonorrhoea with probenecid: 1.6g as a single dose. How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food. Special Instruction : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of kidney disease, stomach or intestinal disease, or infectious mononucleosis, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid very high doses; otherwise it may cause neurotoxicity or heart failure. * Monitor serum potassium concentration, kidney and complete blood counts regularly while taking this medication. * Avoid intrathecal route. * Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection. * Discontinue in case of skin rash. Side Effects : Hypersensitivity - Allergic reactions including hives, fever, joint pains, rashes, angioedema and serum sickness-like reactions. Blood - Decrease in blood counts. Gastrointestinal - Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and intestinal inflammation. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature away from moisture and heat. |
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