Ampicillin/flucloxacillin
Ampicillin/flucloxacillin
Ampicillin/flucloxacillin (pronunciation: am-pi-sil-in / flu-kloks-a-sil-in) is a combination of two antibiotics, ampicillin and flucloxacillin, used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections.
Etymology
The term "ampicillin" is derived from the prefix "ampi-", from the Greek "amphi" meaning "on both sides", and "-cillin", from the Latin "cilium" meaning "eyelash", referring to the drug's ability to attack bacteria on both Gram-positive and Gram-negative sides. The term "flucloxacillin" is derived from "flu-", a prefix often used in pharmaceuticals to indicate the presence of fluorine, and "-cloxacillin", a semi-synthetic penicillin.
Usage
Ampicillin/flucloxacillin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and urinary tract infections. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of bacterial cell walls, leading to cell death.
Side Effects
Common side effects of ampicillin/flucloxacillin include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. In rare cases, it can cause serious side effects such as anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ampicillin/flucloxacillin
- Wikipedia's article - Ampicillin/flucloxacillin
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