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J01CA06 - Bacampicillin

Propably not porphyrinogenic

Rationale

Completely hydrolysed to ampicillin, which is not porphyrinogenic (J01CA01: NP)

Chemical description

Broadspectrum penicillin for peroral use. Rapidly hydrolyzed to ampicillin which is excreted (79-92%) in urine. Ampicillin: South African list: use. Australian list: safe.

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Tradenames and packages

Acute Porphyria Drug Database

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