An ester of AMPICILLIN which is readily hydrolyzed on absorption to release ampicillin. It is well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract resulting in a greater bioavailability of ampicillin than can be achieved with equivalent doses of ampicillin.
Also Known As:
BRL-8988; Talampicillin Hydrochloride; Talpen; Ampicillin, Phthalidyl; BRL 8988; BRL8988; Hydrochloride, Talampicillin; Phthalidyl Ampicillin; 4-Thia-1-azabicyclo(3.2.0)heptane-2-carboxylic acid, 6-((aminophenylacetyl)amino)-3,3-dimethyl-7-oxo-, 1,3-dihydro-3-oxo-1-isobenzofuranyl ester, (2S-(2alpha,5alpha,6beta(S*)))-