Spectrobid
Active Ingredient(s): BacampicillinFDA Approved: * December 22, 1980
Pharm Company: * PFIZER
Category: Antibiotics
* This drug may consist of multiple approval dates, manufacturers, or distributors. If applicable, they would be listed below under "NDC Database Records".
Spectrobid Overview
Bacampicillin (INN) is a penicillin antibiotic. It is a prodrug of ampicillin with improved oral bioavailability.[1] It is sold under the brand names Spectrobid (Pfizer) and Penglobe (AstraZeneca). Synthesis Semi-synthetic antibiotic related to penicillin. The relatively small chemical difference between ampicillin and benzylpenicillin not only allows for substantial oral activity but also results in a substantial broadening of antimicrobial spectrum so as to allow for use ...
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Bacampicillin
- For Suspension: 125mg/5ml
- Tablet: 400mg, 800mg