Unasyn - Ampicillin With Sulbactam - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Unasyn.
• Unasyn
• amp-eh-SILL-in WITH sull-BACK-tam

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause diarrhea, stomach upset, gas or nausea as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these effects continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
• The site where the injection is given may be red and irritated for a few days.
• Notify your doctor if the irritation continues or becomes worse.
• Notify your doctor if you experience.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is an antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections, such as skin infections, gynecological infections or infections of the abdomen.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include seizures.

Read Before Using Unasyn (precautions)

• Tell your doctor if you have.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Tell your doctor of all the medications you take (prescription and nonprescription) especially of.

Unasyn Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.
• Make sure needles, tubing and supplies are stored safely and disposed of properly.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given intravenously.
• It may be injected into a large muscle such as a buttock or hip or diluted in fluid and given slowly over a 30 to 60 minute period into a vein.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by using the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night as prescribed.
• Continue to use 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 resulting in a relapse of the infection.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Unasyn Storage Instructions

• This medication must be stored properly.
• Review storage instruction with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Intravenous bags are to be stored in the refrigerator.
• Let a refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before using.
• Check expiration date before using.
• Store vial at room temperature away from sunlight.