Bacampicillin (Bacampicillin)
Overview of Bacampicillin
Penicillins are active against most bacteria especially gram positive pathogen (streptococci, staphylococci,pneumococci), some negative starins (gonococci, meningoccocci), some spirochetes and some fugi. The structure of it consists of a thiazolidine ring connected to a ß lactam ring, which is attached to a side chain.it has actions and uses similar to those of ampicillin to which Bacampicillin is rapidly hydrolyzed after its administration
Indication of Bacampicillin
Bacampicillin is primarily indicated in conditions like Chronic bronchitis, Gonorrhoea, Respiratory tract infections, Urinary tract infection.
Contraindication of Bacampicillin
Bacampicillin is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity,Pregnancy.
Side Effects of Bacampicillin
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Bacampicillin, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions, Coma, Seizures, Agranulocytosis, Bone marrow depression, Thrombocytopenic purpura.,The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Bacampicillin are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Nausea, Diarrhea, Anxiety, Lethargy, Hallucination, Depression, Glossitis, Enterocolitis, Anemia, Twitching.
Precautions of Bacampicillin
Bacampicillin should be used with caution in patients with medical history especially of kidney disease, stomach or intestinal problems, blood disorders and of drug allergies, especially allergies to other penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics. Do not use this drug repeatedly or for prolong period, because use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g.oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection). It should be used with caution during pregnancy or lactation.