Side effect(s) of Ampicillin

Last Updated on Apr 25, 2023

Review the side-effects of Ampicillin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Body as a whole - Severe allergic reactions such as rash, headache, fever and hives.

   Gastrointestinal - Nausea, soreness of the tongue, inflammation in the mouth, oral candidiasis, vomiting, enterocolitis, pseudomembranous colitis and diarrhea.

   Hypersensitivity - Anaphylactic shock, redness of skin, skin inflammation, hives and inflammation of blood vessels.

   Liver - Jaundice, moderate elevation of SGOT and liver inflammation.

   Blood - Anemia and blood disorder.

   Miscellaneous - Tooth discoloration.

Other Precautions :

Take ampicillin at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
Monitor liver function, kidney function and complete blood cell counts regularly while taking this medication.

Drug Name : Ampicillin

Ampicillin generic is beta-lactam antibiotic, prescribed for certain types of bacterial infections such as UTI, meningitis, gonorrhea, pneumonia, bronchitis, ear, lung, skin and respiratory tract infections.