Bacampicillin
Uses of Bacampicillin
Bacampicillin is commonly used to treat Severe Bacterial Infections
How Bacampicillin Works
Bacampicillin will be converted into ampicillin once taken into the body. The latter works by inhibiting the final transpeptidation of the synthesis of peptidoglycan which forms the bacterial wall. This will cause bacterial cell death due to cell wall breakdown.
Side Effects of Bacampicillin
Hypersensitivity reaction, Fever, Joint pains, Rashes, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Warnings
Kidney Use With Care
Since most beta-lactams antibiotics are excreted by the kidney, it is advisable to use BacBacampicillin with caution in people with renal impairment. Dose adjustment is also advisable according to the severity of the renal impairment.
Alcohol Safe
It is safe to consume BacBacampicillin with alcohol as no data suggest or warn of any adverse reaction between these two substances.
Pregnancy Maybe Safe
Animal studies have failed to show any adverse effects on the fetal development while human pregnancy data is inadequate to conclude the safety profile of BacBacampicillin.
Driving Generally Safe
BacBacampicillin can be used before driving as no reported adverse effects mentioned to affect the ability to drive or concentrate.
Liver Limited Data
BacBacampicillin is not known to affect patient with hepatic impairment. It is therefore safe to use without any dosage adjustment.
Lactation Limited Data
BacBacampicillin is found in breastmilk and although it is not known whether it affects the infant, it is recommended that the patient uses other antibiotic alternatives that has proven safety profile.
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
