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Ampicillin and sulbactam

Ampicillin and sulbactam

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Ampicillin/sulbactam is a third generation penicillin which is a kind of penincillin type drug (anti-bacterial drug, antibiotic and antimicrobial).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Unasyn

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Pain at injection site
Vomiting
Rash

Serious

Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity

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