Ambac 1000mg/500mg Injection

Ambac 1000mg/500mg Injection is a combination of two antibiotics. It is prescribed to treat various types of bacterial infections. It fights against the infection by killing the microorganisms.

Ambac 1000mg/500mg Injection is generally administered by a healthcare professional and should not be self-administered. Depending on the severity of your underlying illness, your doctor will decide the precise dose and schedule as per which this injection is to be given. It is strictly advised to be used as per the doctor's prescription.

Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Additionally, you may notice some injection site reactions like pain, swelling, or redness. Consult your doctor if these do not get better or persist for a longer duration of time.

Before using the medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Your doctor may change the dose or prescribe a different medicine. This medicine is generally safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor's supervision, however, you should consult with your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Ambac 1000mg/500mg Injection used to treat certain bacterial infections such as sinusitis (sinus infection), gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease), and infections of the ears, stomach, and urinary tract. It stops the growth of bacteria, thereby clearing the infection. This further reduces the discomforts associated with various infections and helps in early recovery. It is advisable to continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even when you feel better, to make sure that all bacteria are killed.

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 Sultapro

• Rash
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Headache
• Fungal infection
• Itching
• Anemia (low number of red blood cells)
• Low blood platelets
• Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
• Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
• Increased bilirubin in the blood

Severe side effects of Sultapro

• Toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• Erythema multiforme
• Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin)
• Urticaria
• Increased liver enzymes
• Abnormal liver function
• Pseudomembranous colitis

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Ambac 1000mg/500mg Injection is a combination of two medicines: Ampicillin and Sulbactam. Ampicillin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria. Sulbactam is a beta-lactamase inhibitor which reduces resistance and enhances the activity of Ampicillin against bacteria.

• You have been prescribed this combination medicine to treat bacterial infections even if they have developed resistance.

• 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 Ambac 1000mg/500mg Injection may help. Talk to your doctor if you notice bloody stools or develop abdominal cramps.

• Stop taking Ambac 1000mg/500mg Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

• Do not use leftover medicine for treating any infection in the future. Always consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic.

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