Escherichia coli resistant to ampicillin. Beta-lactam antibiotics.
Ampicillin is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections caused by susceptible organisms. It is commonly used for:
- Respiratory tract infections (e.g., pneumonia, bronchitis)
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Meningitis
- Gastrointestinal infections
- Endocarditis (in some cases)
Ampicillin is effective against a variety of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including E. coli, Haemophilus influenzae,
Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Listeria monocytogenes, among others.
| AMP | Ampicillin | AMC | Amoxicillin/Clavulanate | CXM | Cefuroxime | SXT | Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole |
| CIP | Ciprofloxacin | FOS | Fosfomycin | NFE | Nitrofurantoin |