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Ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen)

Anesthesia Implications

Clinically reviewed by anesthesia providers · Updated

Classification:
Aminopenicillin, beta-lactam antibiotic
Therapeutic Effects:
Bactericidal, surgical prophylaxis, broadened gram-positive/enterococcal coverage
Primary Considerations:

Prophylaxis timing - Give within 60 minutes before incision for surgical prophylaxis; redose intraoperatively every 2 hours or after high blood loss. Cross-reactivity - Shares a beta-lactam ring with...

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