Monograph

J01CA01 - Ampicillin

Not porphyrinogenic

Rationale

Clinical experience as well as several references indicate non-porphyrinogenicity.

Chemical description

Penicillin derivative broadspectrum antibiotic for parenteral use. Metabolized to slight extent to penicilloic acid but 79-92 % of the dose is excreted unchanged. South African list: use. Australian list: safe. Thunell: repeatedly shown to be safe.

IPNet drug reports

Uneventful use reported in 1 patient with acute porphyria.

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