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Bacampicillin (Spectrobid)

Generic Name: bacampicillin

Brand Name: Spectrobid

What is bacampicillin and for what bacampicillin is used ?

Bacampicillin medication is a penicillin-related antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Take Bacampicillin medication exactly as directed by your doctor. Bacampicillin is used to treat many different types of infections, such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, urinary tract infections, gonorrhea, and infections of the skin. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.

How to Take Bacampicillin

Take Bacampicillin medication exactly as directed by your doctor. This drug may be taken with or without food Do this by taking the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow and may result in a relapse of the infection.

What are the Side Effects of Bacampicillin

Some of the common side effects of Bacampicillin include

• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting.
• Sore mouth
• Fever
• Sore throat

Warnings and precautions for Bacampicillin

• Before using Bacampicillin drug tell your doctor your medical history especially: kidney disease, stomach/intestinal problems, blood disorders, allergies to penicillin or cephalosporin antibiotics, any other allergies.
• Use of Bacampicillin medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a secondary infection (e.g., oral, bladder or vaginal yeast infection).
• Before using Bacampicillin drug, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
• Bacampicillin drug is excreted into breast milk and may have an effect on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

What drugs may interact with Bacampicillin ?

There are no reported drug interactions with Bacampicillin . However some antibiotics can decrease the "amount" of good bacteria in your intestinal tract. Make sure your prescriber or health care professional knows about all other medicines you are taking.

What to do if you take Overdose of Bacampicillin medicine?

If you take overdose of Bacampicillin the seek medical attention immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional poison control center.

What if you miss a dose of Bacampicillin?

If you miss a dose of Bacampicillin, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.

How to Store Bacampicillin

• Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open
• Store at room temperature. Keep container tightly closed.
• Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

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