Other names: Unasyn
Categories: Prescription Medication
Description:
Ampicillin-sulbactam (Unasyn) is considered a first-line treatment for aspiration pneumonia, especially in hospitalized patients. It provides broad coverage against gram-positive organisms, gram-negative bacteria, and anaerobes that commonly cause infection after aspiration. Its IV formulation makes it useful for moderate to severe cases requiring inpatient care. Once patients improve, therapy can often be transitioned to oral amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin) to complete the course.
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Ampicillin-sulbactam (Unasyn) is a first-line IV antibiotic for aspiration pneumonia because it covers gram-positive, gram-negative, and anaerobic bacteria. It is especially useful in hospitalized patients, with the option to switch to oral amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin) once stable.
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