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ampicillin am·pi·cil·lin (ām'pĭ-sĭl'ĭn)
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A semisynthetic of penicillin effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and used in treating infections of the intestinal, urinary, and respiratory tracts.
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ampicillin  (ām'pĭ-sĭl'ĭn) Pronunciation Key
An antibiotic derived from penicillin that has a broad antibacterial spectrum of action. It is effective against gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria and is used primarily to treat gonorrhea and infections of the respiratory, urinary, and intestinal tracts. |
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ampicillin
drug used in the treatment of various infections, including otitis media (middle ear infection), sinusitis, and acute bacterial cystitis. Ampicillin (or alpha-aminobenzylpenicillin) is a semisynthetic penicillin, one of the first such antibiotics developed. Similar in action to penicillin G but more effective against gram-negative bacteria, ampicillin is more stable in stomach acids and therefore may be given orally.
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