Ampicillin
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| IUPAC ID | (2S,5R,6R)-6-([(2R)-2-amino-2-phenylacetyl]amino) -3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-4-thia-1-azabicyclo[3. 2. 0]heptane-2- carboxylic acid |
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| Formula | C16H19N3O4S |
| Molar mass | 349. 406 g/mol |
| Drug class | Aminopenicillins |
| Metabolism | 12 to 50% |
| Elimination half-life | Approx. 1 hour |
| Bioavailability | 62% ±17% (parenteral); < 30–55% (oral) |
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| ID | 2964181 |
About Ampicillin
Ampicillin is an antibiotic used to prevent and treat a number of bacterial infections, such as respiratory tract infections, urinary tract infections, meningitis, salmonellosis, and endocarditis. It may also be used to prevent group B streptococcal infection in newborns.