Side effect(s) of Ampicillin and Sulbactam

Review the side-effects of Ampicillin and Sulbactam 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.

  Local- Pain at injection site.

  Central Nervous System- Fatigue and malaise.

  Gastrointestinal- Upset stomach, abdominal distention, sore throat/mouth, vomiting, gas, nausea, and diarrhea.

  Allergic reactions- Itching, swelling of the face/hands/feet, difficulty in breathing, mucosal bleeding, dizziness, chest pain, skin rash, unusual bleeding or bruising, sore throat, difficult or painful urination and swollen tongue.

Other Precautions :

Keep this product, as well as syringes and needles, out of the reach of children and pets.
Do not "double-up" the dose when a dose is missed.

Drug Name : Ampicillin and Sulbactam

Ampicillin and Sulbactam(Unasyn) generic is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for susceptible bacterial infections like skin infections, gynecological infections or infections of the abdomen either alone or with other medications. It blocks the bacteria's cell wall growth, which kills the bacteria. Sulbactam blocks the enzyme, which breaks down ampicillin and thereby allows ampicillin to attack and kill the bacteria.