Manufacturer: Anglo-French Drugs & Industries Ltd
Salt Composition : Ampicillin(500mg)
Vial of 5ml Injection
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Afdillin 500mg Injection is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. This medicine should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. It is effective in both adults and children.
Afdillin 500mg Injection is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is a penicillin-type antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections.
Pharmacokinetics. Ampicillin is well-absorbed from the GI tract (though food reduces its absorption), and reaches peak concentrations in one to two hours. The bioavailability is around 62% for parenteral routes. Unlike other penicillins, which usually bind 60–90% to plasma proteins, ampicillin binds to only 15–20%.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Afdillin
Rash
Allergic reaction
Nausea
Diarrhea
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Vomiting
General Information.
Dialysis, renal disease, renal failure, renal impairment.
Asthma, carbapenem hypersensitivity, cephalosporin hypersensitivity, eczema, penicillin hypersensitivity, serious rash, urticaria.
Mononucleosis.
Antimicrobial resistance.
Pregnancy.
Breast-feeding.
Afdillin 500mg Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Consuming alcohol with Afdillin 500mg Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.
Afdillin 500mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Ampicillin injection is used to treat or prevent many different types of infections such as bladder infections, pneumonia, meningitis, gonorrhea, and infections of the stomach, intestines, heart, or blood. Ampicillin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Some products that may interact with this drug include: methotrexate, tetracyclines, warfarin. Ampicillin may cause false positive results with certain diabetic urine testing products (cupric sulfate-type). This drug may also affect the results of certain lab tests.
Kindly do not self administer.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Afdillin 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Afdillin 500mg Injection is used to treat infections caused by bacteria.
Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect. Taking probiotics along with Afdillin 500mg Injection may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.
Stop taking this medicine and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
Q. Can Afdillin 500mg Injection cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Afdillin 500mg Injection can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Q. How long does Afdillin 500mg Injection takes to work?
Usually, Afdillin 500mg Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take around 2-3 days to make you feel better while taking Afdillin 500mg Injection.
Q. Can the use of Afdillin 500mg Injection cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Afdillin 500mg Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic and it kills the harmful bacteria, however, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
