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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
sultamicillin
Class :
Antibiotic, Penicillin
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Suspension
250mg/5ml
Tablet
375 mg
Take a single dose of 2.25 g orally in combination with probenecid
Take a dose of 375 to 750 mg orally two times a day for 5 to 14 days
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Suspension
250mg/5ml
Tablet
375 mg
for Infants, Children, and Adolescents <30 kg:
Take a daily dose of 25 to 50 mg/kg orally in 2 divided doses
for Children and Adolescents ≥30 kg:
Take a dose of 375 to 750 mg orally two times a day for 5 to 14 days
refer adult dosing
Actions and Spectrum
sultamicillin works by inhibiting the growth and multiplication of susceptible bacteria. Ampicillin, one of its components, is a penicillin-class antibiotic that interferes with the synthesis of bacterial cell walls.
sultamicillin is effective against various Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including Streptococcus, Staphylococcus and Escherichia coli.
Frequency not defined
None
Black Box Warning
None
Contraindication/Caution:
Contraindication:
Caution:
Pregnancy consideration:
Pregnancy category: N/A
Lactation: Excretion into human milk is unknown
Pregnancy Categories:     
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Pharmacology
The active components of sultamicillin, includes sulbactamand ampicillin. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor that protects ampicillin from being degraded by beta-lactamase enzymes produced by some bacteria.
This allows ampicillin to remain effective against a broader spectrum of bacteria, including those that produce beta-lactamase enzymes.
Pharmacodynamics
Limited information available
Pharmacokinetics
Absorption
sultamicillin is absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract into the bloodstream.
Distribution
sultamicillin is distributed throughout the body along with its components.
Metabolism
sultamicillin undergoes enzymatic hydrolysis in the liver.
Elimination and excretion
sulbactam is excreted through the kidneys.
Administration
sultamicillin is administered orally and it is available in tablets and oral suspension form.
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: sultamicillin
Why do we use sultamicillin?
sultamicillin is used in treatment of respiratory tract infections (upper and lower), including bronchitis and sinusitis.
sultamicillin is also used in treatment of susceptible bacterial infections including skin and skin structure infections.
sultamicillin may use in urinary tract infections, pyelonephritis, and gonococcal infections.
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