Ampicillin Sodium

Ampicillin Sodium is a broad-spectrum, beta-lactam penicillin-class antibiotic, used parenterally to treat various bacterial infections. It inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, making it effective against both Gram-positive and some Gram-negative organisms.

✅ Approved & Common Indications

🌿 Respiratory Tract Infections

• Indicated for upper and lower respiratory tract infections, such as:
  📌 Pneumonia
  📌 Bronchitis
  📌 Pharyngitis or tonsillitis (caused by susceptible strains)

🌿 Genitourinary Tract Infections

• Effective in treating urinary tract infections (UTIs) and gonorrhea, caused by susceptible bacteria including E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, and Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

🌿 Gastrointestinal Infections

• Used in the treatment of enteric infections, such as salmonellosis, shigellosis, and Listeria monocytogenes infections.

🌿 Meningitis

• Indicated for bacterial meningitis, especially caused by Listeria monocytogenes in neonates and immunocompromised individuals (often in combination with other agents like gentamicin).

🌿 Septicemia and Endocarditis

• Used in treating septicemia and bacterial endocarditis, particularly in combination therapy with aminoglycosides for synergistic effects.

🌿 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections

• Indicated for infections like cellulitis, erysipelas, and wound infections caused by susceptible organisms.

🌿 Other Off-label/Supportive Uses (Specialist-Guided)

• Intrapartum prophylaxis for Group B Streptococcus (GBS)
• Treatment of anthrax (Bacillus anthracis) infections, as part of combination therapy
• Empiric therapy for neonatal sepsis, often in combination with other antibiotics