Ampicillin

Common brands: Ampicillin Sodium, Gentamicin, Vancomycin, Tyzavan, Ceftriaxone

Top reporter: Armas Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Corticosteroid [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Glycopeptide Antibacterial [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Fluoroquinolone Antibacterial [EPC]
8,120
Total Reports
3,598
Serious Reports
1,288
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (15.86%)

Patient Demographics

Male
3,018
Female
4,042

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Ampicillin.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 840
9.1%
2 FOETAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 653
7.1%
3 DRUG HYPERSENSITIVITY 604
6.6%
4 MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 532
5.8%
5 PREMATURE BABY 511
5.6%
6 OFF LABEL USE 422
4.6%
7 PYREXIA 367
4.0%
8 PREMATURE DELIVERY 337
3.7%
9 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 327
3.6%
10 RENAL FAILURE 313
3.4%
11 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 285
3.1%
12 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 276
3.0%
13 RASH 267
2.9%
14 PAIN 259
2.8%
15 DYSPNOEA 248
2.7%
16 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 245
2.7%
17 NAUSEA 242
2.6%
18 PNEUMONIA 240
2.6%
19 DIARRHOEA 234
2.5%
20 SEPSIS 218
2.4%
21 FATIGUE 204
2.2%
22 HYPOTENSION 198
2.2%
23 VOMITING 195
2.1%
24 EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 183
2.0%
25 ANAEMIA 178
1.9%
26 HEADACHE 172
1.9%
27 URINARY TRACT INFECTION 164
1.8%
28 ANXIETY 161
1.8%
29 LOW BIRTH WEIGHT BABY 158
1.7%
30 ASTHENIA 155
1.7%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.