Bacterial infections:
Indications for: UNASYN
Susceptible skin and skin structure, intraabdominal, gynecologic infections.
Adult Dosage:
Dose is given as ampicillin + sulbactam. Normal renal function (CrCl ≥30mL/min): 1.5–3g IM or IV every 6hrs; CrCl 15–29mL/min: 1.5–3g every 12hrs; CrCl 5–14mL/min: 1.5–3g every 24hrs.
Children Dosage:
Intraabdominal infections: not established. Dose is given as ampicillin + sulbactam. <1yr: not established. ≥1yr (<40kg): 300mg/kg per day IV in equally divided doses every 6hrs; usual max 14 days. ≥40kg: as adult.
UNASYN Contraindications:
History of cholestatic jaundice/hepatic dysfunction due to Unasyn. Penicillin, cephalosporin, or other β-lactam allergy.
UNASYN Warnings/Precautions:
Mononucleosis: not recommended. Discontinue if superinfection or hypersensitivity reactions occur, or if skin lesions progress. Hepatic impairment; monitor LFTs regularly. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
UNASYN Classification:
Broad-spectrum penicillin + β-lactamase inhibitor.
UNASYN Interactions:
Potentiated by probenecid. Increased incidence of rash with allopurinol. May cause false (+) Clinitest, Benedict's or Fehling's soln.
Adverse Reactions:
Inj site reactions, diarrhea, rash, blood dyscrasias; C. difficile-associated diarrhea (evaluate if occurs), hypersensitivity or severe skin reactions (eg, SJS, TEN, dermatitis exfoliative, erythema multiforme, AGEP), hepatotoxicity.
Generic Drug Availability:
YES
How Supplied:
Vials (1.5g, 3g)—1
