Ampicillin Sodium in veterinary medicine is an effective antibiotic against many respiratory, skin, gastrointestinal, bone, and urine infections caused by many gram-negative or gram-positive bacteria.
What is Ampicillin Sodium?
Ampicillin is a broad-spectrum, semisynthetic, beta-lactam penicillin antibiotic. It works by inhibiting cell wall synthesis within the bacteria. Ampicillin shows bactericidal activity against a wide range of gram-positive and gram-negative microorganisms, such as E. coli and Klebsiella. At high dosages, this antibiotic is effective against penicillin-sensitive enterococci.
What is Ampicillin Sodium used for in veterinary medicine?
It is used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections such as:
- Respiratory tract infections
- Urinary tract infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Sepsis and bacteremia
- Meningitis
Ampicillin Sodium is recommended for horses and livestock like cattle, goats, and sheep. It's also used to treat companion animals like cats and dogs. Do not use Ampicillin to treat rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, hamsters, or other small mammals. It may cause enteritis or clostridial enterotoxemia in these animals.