Ampicillin/sulbactam

Ampicillin/sulbactam is a combination of the common enzyme which breaks down ampicillin and thereby allows ampicillin to attack and kill the bacteria.

Ampicillin/sulbactam is also used when the cause of an infection is not known (empiric therapy). Intra-abdominal infections, skin infections, pneumonia, and gynecologic infections. It is active against a wide range of bacterial groups, including Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacteriaceae, and anaerobic bacteria. Importantly, it is not active against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and should not be used alone when infection with this organism is suspected or known.