Bacampicillin

Who is Bacampicillin for ?

Bacampicillin is a penicillin-like antibiotic used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria such as pneumonia, ear, skin, genital, and urinary tract infections. Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Bacampicillin is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

When should I be careful taking Bacampicillin ?

Before taking Bacampicillin,

• tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to Bacampicillin, ampicillin, penicillin, or any other drugs.
• tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other antibiotics, allopurinol (Lopurin), anticoagulants ("blood thinners") such as warfarin (Coumadin), atenolol (Tenormin), oral contraceptives, probenecid (Benemid), rifampin, sulfasalazine, and vitamins.
• tell your doctor if you have or have ever had kidney or liver disease, allergies, asthma, blood disease, colitis, stomach problems, or hay fever.
• tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Bacampicillin, call your doctor.
• if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking Bacampicillin.

Bacampicillin Side Effects

Although side effects from Bacampicillin are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• upset stomach
• diarrhea
• nausea
• vomiting
• skin rash

If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• severe skin rash
• itching
• hives
• difficulty breathing or swallowing
• wheezing
• vaginal infection