Dosage form: capsule
Drug class:Aminopenicillins
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of Ampicillin Capsules, Ampicillin for Oral Suspension and other antibacterial drugs, Ampicillin Capsules and Ampicillin for Oral Suspension should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by bacteria.
Ampicillin Capsules Description
Ampicillin trihydrate is a semisynthetic penicillin derived from the basic penicillin nucleus, 6-aminopenicillanic acid. Ampicillin is designated chemically as (2S, 5R, 6R)-6-[(R)-2-Amino-2-phenylacetamido]-3, 3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-l-azabicyclo[3.2.0]heptane-2-carboxylic acid trihydrate.
It has the following chemical structure:
The molecular formula is C16H19N3O4S.3H2O, and the molecular weight is 403.45.
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