Penicillins and Beta-Lactamase Inhibitors (Systemic)

Additional Information

Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, penicillins and beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations are used in certain patients with the following medical conditions:

Amoxicillin and clavulanate combination
• Bronchitis
• Chancroid

Ampicillin and sulbactam combination
• Gonorrhea

Ticarcillin and clavulanate combination
• Certain surgeries, such as colorectal surgery, abdominal hysterectomy, and high-risk cesarean section: This medicine is sometimes used to prevent infection from these surgical procedures.

Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.