This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Ampicillin and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (83)
Death (3)
Life Threatening Events (5)
Disability (1)
Reports by Reaction Type
Drug Rash With Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (21),
Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction (10),
Drug Hypersensitivity (10),
Hypotension (8),
Rash (8),
Agitation (7),
Rash Maculo-Papular (7),
Pyrexia (6),
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (5),
Encephalopathy (5),
Chorioamnionitis (4),
Herpes Zoster (4)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Ampicillin. For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 65 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Korea, Republic of on 2012-08-22
Patient: 65 year old female
Reactions: Drug Resistance, Deafness
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Indication: Meningitis Pneumococcal
Rocephin
Indication: Meningitis Pneumococcal
Vancomycin
Indication: Meningitis Pneumococcal
Possible Ampicillin side effects in male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: male, weighing 3.8 kg (8.4 pounds)
Reactions: Product Formulation Issue, Drug Dispensing Error
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Gentamicin
Dosage: 15mg q24 hours iv 0500 daily
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2012-08-02
End date: 2012-08-05
Gentamicin
Dosage: 15mg q24 hours iv 0500 daily
Indication: Sepsis
Start date: 2012-08-02
End date: 2012-08-05
Ampicillin
Dosage: 193mg q8 hours iv last dose 0635
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2012-08-02
End date: 2012-08-05
Ampicillin
Dosage: 193mg q8 hours iv last dose 0635
Indication: Sepsis
Start date: 2012-08-02
End date: 2012-08-05
Other drugs received by patient: Erythromycin; Sterile Water FOR Injection; Vitamin K TAB; Hepatitis B Vaccine
Possible Ampicillin side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-23
Patient:
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Amoxicillin
Dosage: unk
Ampicillin
Dosage: unk
Bactrim
Dosage: unk
Cymbalta
Dosage: unk
Azithromycin
Dosage: unk
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 70 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Italy on 2012-07-23
Patient: 70 year old male
Reactions: Drug Level Increased, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alfuzosin HCL
Phenytoin Sodium
Dosage: 1 df = 4 doses/day strength:250mg/5ml
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-05-29
Acyclovir
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-06-06
Prostigmina
Dosage: 1df=0.5mg/ml.
Lantus
Omeprazole
Administration route: Oral
Merrem
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-05-31
Enoxaparin Sodium
Dosage: 1 dose
Lasix
Dosage: 3 doses
Omnipaque 140
Indication: Computerised Tomogram
Start date: 2012-05-29
Acetylsalicylic Acid SRT
Administration route: Oral
Keppra
Dosage: 2 doses
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2012-05-19
End date: 2012-06-06
Ampicillin
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-19
End date: 2012-05-29
Glicorest
Dosage: 3 doses
Administration route: Oral
Calcium Gluconate
Decadron
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 70 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-18
Patient: 70 year old female, weighing 79.0 kg (173.8 pounds)
Reactions: Hypersensitivity, Gait Disturbance
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Warfarin Sodium
Coumadin
Dosage: discontinued in 2004 or 2005
Ampicillin
Other drugs received by patient: Pradaxa; Metoprolol Succinate; Aspirin; Insulin; Lotrel
Possible Ampicillin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-07-17
Patient: male
Reactions: Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-19
End date: 2012-05-29
Phenytoin Sodium
Dosage: 250mg/5 ml injectable solution; 4 df daily
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-05-29
Merrem
Dosage: 1000 mg powder for injactable solution; 3 g daily
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-05-31
Other drugs received by patient: Alfuzosin Hydrochloride; Acyclovir; Prostigmina; Gluconate Calcium; Optiray 160; Decadron; Keppra; Enoxaparin Sodium; Lasix; Omnipaque (Iohexol); Aspirin; Glicorest; Lantus; Omeprazole
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 70 year old male
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-07-16
Patient: 70 year old male
Reactions: Drug Level Increased, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Dosage: 12 g, 1x/day
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-19
End date: 2012-05-29
Merrem
Dosage: 3 g, 1x/day
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-05-31
Phenytoin Sodium
Dosage: 4 df, 1x/day
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-05-29
Other drugs received by patient: Acetylsalicylic Acid; Decadron; Omeprazole; Aciclovir; Metformin HCL; Lasix; Omnipaque 140; Alfuzosin Hydrochloride; Keppra; Prostigmina; Calcium Gluconate; Enoxaparin Sodium; Optiray 160; Lantus
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2012-07-12
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Agitation, Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction, Relapsing Fever, Hypotension, Drug Hypersensitivity, Encephalitis, Rash
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acyclovir
Ampicillin
Other drugs received by patient: Doxycycline HCL; Ceftriaxone
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Belgium on 2012-07-11
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Agitation, Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction, Hypotension, Drug Hypersensitivity, Rash
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ceftriaxone
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ampicillin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Doxycycline
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Acyclovir Sodium
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 42 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Spain on 2012-07-10
Patient: 42 year old male
Reactions: Type IV Hypersensitivity Reaction, Rash Maculo-Papular, Rash Pruritic
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Belgium on 2012-07-10
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acyclovir
Dosage: unk
Indication: Encephalitis
Ampicillin
Dosage: unk
Ceftriaxone Sodium
Dosage: unk
Indication: Encephalitis
Doxycycline
Dosage: unk
Indication: Encephalitis
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Belgium on 2012-07-06
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Ceftriaxone
Acyclovir
Doxycycline
Possible Ampicillin side effects in
Reported by a individual with unspecified qualification from Belgium on 2012-07-04
Patient:
Reactions: Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acyclovir
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Ceftriaxone
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Encephalitis
Doxycycline Hyclate
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Encephalitis
Doxycycline Hyclate
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Ampicillin
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Acyclovir
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Encephalitis
Ceftriaxone
Indication: Evidence Based Treatment
Ampicillin
Dosage: unk, unknown
Indication: Encephalitis
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Belgium on 2012-07-02
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction, Hypotension, Encephalopathy, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ceftriaxone
Dosage: unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Doxycycline Hyclate
Dosage: unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Acyclovir
Dosage: unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ampicillin
Dosage: unknown
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-06-29
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Vomiting, Normal Newborn, Nausea, Pregnancy
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Cephalexin
Olanzapine
Nicotine
Dosage: formulation: patch
Senna-Mint WAF
Diphenhydramine HCL
Clotrimazole
Metoclopramide
Clonazepam
Doxylamine Succinate
Citalopram Hydrobromide
Hydromorphone HCL
Oxycodone HCL
Acetaminophen
Cefazolin
Gentamicin
Oxazepam
Propranolol
Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate
Indomethacin
Docusate Sodium
Ginger
Pyridoxine HCL
Ranitidine
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2012-06-28
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Hypotension, Encephalopathy, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Doxycycline
Dosage: empirical
Acyclovir
Dosage: empirical
Ceftriaxone
Dosage: empirical
Ampicillin
Dosage: empirical
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Belgium on 2012-06-25
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Agitation, Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction, Hypotension, Encephalopathy, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Dosage: empirical
Doxycycline
Dosage: empirical
Ceftriaxone
Dosage: empirical
Acyclovir
Dosage: empirical
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Belgium on 2012-06-25
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Agitation, Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction, Hypotension, Encephalopathy, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Acyclovir
Dosage: empirical
Doxycycline
Dosage: empirical
Ceftriaxone
Dosage: empirical
Ampicillin
Dosage: empirical
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 26 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Belgium on 2012-06-21
Patient: 26 year old female
Reactions: Agitation, Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction, Hypotension, Condition Aggravated, Encephalopathy, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ceftriaxone
Ampicillin
Doxycycline
Other drugs received by patient: Acyclovir
Possible Ampicillin side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-06-21
Patient: male
Reactions: Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Merrem
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-05-31
Ampicillin
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-19
End date: 2012-05-29
Phenytoin Sodium
Dosage: 250 mg / 5 ml, 4 doasge form daily
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-05-29
Other drugs received by patient: Alfuzosin Hydrochloride; Glicorest; Keppra; Prostigmina; Acyclovir; Optiray 160; Gluconate Calcium; Omeprazole; Decadron; Aspirin; Enoxaparin Sodium; Lantus; Lasix
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 21 year old male
Reported by a physician from Austria on 2012-06-20
Patient: 21 year old male
Reactions: Toxicity To Various Agents, Varicella, Thrombocytopenia
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 70 year old male
Reported by a physician from Italy on 2012-06-18
Patient: 70 year old male
Reactions: Drug Level Increased, Rash Maculo-Papular
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Merrem
Dosage: 3 g, 1x/day
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-29
End date: 2012-05-31
Phenytoin Sodium
Dosage: 4 df, 1x/day
Indication: Convulsion
Start date: 2012-05-16
End date: 2012-05-29
Ampicillin
Dosage: 12 g, 1x/day
Indication: Encephalitis
Start date: 2012-05-19
End date: 2012-05-29
Other drugs received by patient: Alfuzosin Hydrochloride; Metformin HCL; Acetylsalicylic Acid; Lantus; Enoxaparin Sodium; Calcium Gluconate; Omeprazole; Lasix; Aciclovir; Keppra; Optiray 160; Prostigmina; Decadron
Possible Ampicillin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-11
Patient: female
Reactions: Asthma, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Congenital Central Nervous System Anomaly, Meningitis Neonatal, Strabismus, Pharyngotonsillitis, Developmental Delay, Intraventricular Haemorrhage Neonatal, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Emotional Disorder, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, Cleft LIP and Palate, Apgar Score LOW, Premature Baby, Malocclusion, Abnormal Behaviour, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Nasal Septum Deviation, Lung Disorder, Sepsis, Enlarged Clitoris, Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder, Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Topamax
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Start date: 2001-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Prometrium
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Nifedipine
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Terbutaline
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Lithium Carbonate
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Clindamycin
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Lexapro
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Zithromax
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Betamethasone
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Ampicillin
Indication: Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy
Possible Ampicillin side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-06-06
Patient: female
Reactions: Emotional Distress, Chorioamnionitis, Bipolar Disorder, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy, Premature Delivery
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Lexapro
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Zithromax
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Prometrium
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Pregnancy
Topamax
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Anxiety
Start date: 2001-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Lithium Carbonate
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Betamethasone
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Clindamycin
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Topamax
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bipolar Disorder
Start date: 2001-01-01
End date: 2007-01-01
Nifedipine
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Ampicillin
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Terbutaline
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Premature Labour
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 21 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Austria on 2012-06-05
Patient: 21 year old male
Reactions: Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Pancytopenia, Pyrexia, Hepatic Enzyme Increased, Herpes Zoster, Cerebral Thrombosis, Pancreatic Enzymes Increased, Thrombocytopenia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Possible Ampicillin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-06-04
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Codeine
Dosage: unk
Ampicillin
Dosage: unk
Septra
Dosage: unk
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 21 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Austria on 2012-06-01
Patient: 21 year old male
Reactions: Pancytopenia, Pyrexia, Candidiasis, Herpes Zoster
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Cefotaxime
Linezolid
Ampicillin
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 21 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Austria on 2012-05-31
Patient: 21 year old male
Reactions: Methaemoglobinaemia, Pancytopenia, Pyrexia, Herpes Zoster, Bacteraemia, Brain Abscess, Cerebral Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, Candidiasis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Dexamethasone
Infliximab
Dosage: 5 mg/kg body weight
Indication: Hidradenitis
Fosfomycin
Etanercept
Dosage: 50 mg/week
Indication: Hidradenitis
Cefotaxime
Moxifloxacin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Dapsone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hidradenitis
Linezolid
Clindamycin
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Ampicillin
Doripenem
Indication: Bacteraemia
Possible Ampicillin side effects in 21 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Austria on 2012-05-24
Patient: 21 year old male
Reactions: Methaemoglobinaemia, Pancytopenia, Pyrexia, Herpes Zoster, Bacteraemia, Brain Abscess, Cerebral Thrombosis, Thrombocytopenia, Candidiasis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Etanercept
Dosage: 50 mg/week
Indication: Hidradenitis
Dapsone
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hidradenitis
Ampicillin
Clindamycin
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Dexamethasone
Doripenem
Indication: Bacteraemia
Infliximab
Dosage: 5 mg/kg body weight
Indication: Hidradenitis
Moxifloxacin
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bacterial Infection
Fosfomycin
Linezolid
Cefotaxime
Possible Ampicillin side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-05-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Hypersensitivity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ampicillin
Dosage: unk
Codeine Sulfate
Dosage: unk
Septra
Dosage: unk
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