Alternatives to ampicillin/sulbactam
1 same-class SPL records vs ampicillin/sulbactam - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Unasyn
About ampicillin/sulbactam
Unasyn is a combination of two antibiotics that fights bacteria in your body. It contains ampicillin and sulbactam.
Used for: Unasyn treats skin infections, infections in the stomach area, and infections in women's reproductive organs. It is used when these infections are caused by certain types of bacteria. Your doctor will test to make sure Unasyn is the right medicine for your infection.
1 Penicillin / Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor peers (wide set)
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ampicillin/sulbactam vs piperacillin/tazobactam · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Acute Kidney Injury" shows the widest count spread between ampicillin/sulbactam and piperacillin/tazobactam in this extract (886-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | ampicillin/sulbactam | piperacillin/tazobactam |
|---|---|---|
| Pyrexia | 71 | 869 |
| Pneumonia | 44 | 450 |
| Condition Aggravated | 37 | 428 |
| Acute Kidney Injury | 29 | 915 |
| Rash | 29 | 356 |
| Sepsis | 29 | 391 |
| Septic Shock | 29 | 412 |
| Dyspnoea | 28 | 386 |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
ampicillin/sulbactam peer mix vs class inventory
Peer mix
0 OTC and 1 Rx SPL records in this peer set (1 total). Class inventory for Penicillin / Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor: 2 drugs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What same-class SPL records sit beside ampicillin/sulbactam? ▼
Reading a wide Penicillin / Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor peer set (1 records)
ampicillin/sulbactam (Unasyn) sits in a wide Penicillin / Beta-Lactamase Inhibitor peer set (1 of 1 class peers shown). Labeled indication field for ampicillin/sulbactam: Unasyn treats skin infections, infections in the stomach area, and infections in women's reproductive organs.
Top FAERS reaction fields for ampicillin/sulbactam total 351 reports across 10 reactions, set beside piperacillin/tazobactam. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
Registry note: Therapeutic-class peer lists are registry indexes, not prescribing advice. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for ampicillin/sulbactam: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Unasyn SPL strings.
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