Ampicillin / Carbocysteine
This medication combines ampicillin, a penicillin-type antibiotic, with carbocysteine, a mucolytic agent that helps break down and thin respiratory mucus. The combination is designed to treat bacterial respiratory infections while simultaneously helping to clear excess mucus from the airways. It is commonly prescribed for conditions affecting the respiratory tract where both infection control and mucus clearance are beneficial.
A combination antibiotic and mucolytic used to treat bacterial respiratory infections with associated excessive mucus production.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1008074
- Generic
- Ampicillin / Carbocysteine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treatment of bacterial respiratory tract infections such as acute and chronic bronchitis, sinusitis, and other upper respiratory infections where there is problematic mucus accumulation alongside bacterial infection. The medication addresses both the infectious and symptomatic components of these conditions.
Ampicillin works by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, preventing bacteria from multiplying and causing further infection. Carbocysteine acts as a mucolytic by breaking down the chemical bonds in mucus proteins (mucoproteins), reducing mucus viscosity and making it easier to clear from the airways through coughing.
Patients with penicillin allergy should avoid this medication due to the ampicillin component. Common side effects may include gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea, diarrhea, or stomach discomfort. The antibiotic component should be taken for the full prescribed duration even if symptoms improve to prevent antibiotic resistance. May interact with other medications; patients should inform their healthcare provider of all current medications and medical history.
Official drug label
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