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In a world grappling with rising antimicrobial resistance and increasingly complex infections, it's easy to chase after the newest and most expensive therapies. But what if one of the most effective solutions is already in your formulary? Ampicillin Explained is a modern, evidence-based reappraisal of one of medicine's most trusted antibiotics. With over 60 years of clinical use, ampicillin remains a powerful agent against a range of life-threatening infections-from neonatal sepsis and Listeria meningitis to enterococcal endocarditis and beyond. This book offers clinicians, pharmacists, and healthcare educators a practical, in-depth guide to prescribing ampicillin safely, effectively, and with full awareness of today's resistance landscape. Inside this essential reference: A historical overview of ampicillin's development and resurgence Mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics, and resistance pathways Clinical indications for respiratory, urinary, GI, OB/GYN, and CNS infections Dosing strategies for neonates, adults, and renally impaired patients Combination therapy options including ampicillin/sulbactam and ampicillin/gentamicin Guidance for antimicrobial stewardship programs and protocol development Whether you're updating clinical protocols, teaching infectious disease pharmacology, or managing patients on the front lines, this guide will help you use ampicillin with confidence-and precision. Because sometimes, the right answer isn't new. It's just misunderstood.

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