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Sultamicillin, sold under the brand name Unasyn among others, is an oral form of the penicillin antibiotic combination ampicillin/sulbactam. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract , the kidneys and urinary tract , skin and soft tissues , among other organs.
Ampicillin/sulbactam is also used when the cause of an infection is not known (empiric therapy), such as intra-abdominal infections, skin infections, pneumonia, and gynecologic infections. It is active against a wide range of bacterial groups, including Staphylococcus aureus , Enterobacteriaceae , and anaerobic bacteria .
Generalized structure of aminopenicillins ampicillin. The aminopenicillins are a group of antibiotics in the penicillin family that are structural analogs of ampicillin (which is the 2-amino derivative of benzylpenicillin, hence the name). [1]
Cefoperazone contains an N-methylthiotetrazole (NMTT or 1-MTT) side chain.As the antibiotic is broken down in the body, it releases free NMTT, which can cause hypoprothrombinemia (likely due to inhibition of the enzyme vitamin K epoxide reductase) and a reaction with ethanol similar to that produced by disulfiram (Antabuse effect), due to inhibition of aldehyde dehydrogenase.
Common side effect is darkening of the tongue and teeth. [58] It also causes darkening of faeces which may confuse with the signs of gastrointestinal bleeding. [ 59 ] In renal failure patients, long-term use of bismuth may cause toxicity, resulting in encephalopathy ( ataxia , headache, confusion , seizures).
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