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Sultamicillin, sold under the brand name Unasyn among others, is an oral form of the penicillin antibiotic combination ampicillin/sulbactam. It is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the upper and lower respiratory tract, the kidneys and urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, among other organs. More specifically, it is an ester codrug of ampicillin and sulbactam.

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  • Medical uses
  • Contraindications
  • Adverse effects
  • Interactions
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Mechanism of action
  • Chemistry
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