Sultamicillin

Sultamicillin is an antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria. It is a prodrug of ampicillin and sulbactam. Sultamicillin is used to treat a variety of infections, including those of the ear, nose, and throat, the urinary tract, the skin and soft tissues, and the respiratory tract.

Pharmacology

Sultamicillin is a prodrug, which means it is inactive in its original form and is converted into its active form in the body. It is converted into ampicillin and sulbactam in the stomach and blood. Ampicillin works by inhibiting the formation of bacterial cell walls, while sulbactam inhibits bacterial beta-lactamase, an enzyme that breaks down penicillins.

Medical uses

Sultamicillin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. These include infections of the ear, nose, and throat, the urinary tract, the skin and soft tissues, and the respiratory tract. It is also used to treat gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted infection.

Side effects

Like all medications, sultamicillin can cause side effects. These may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and rash. In rare cases, it can cause serious allergic reactions.

See also

• Ampicillin
• Sulbactam
• Antibiotic
• Infection

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