Flucloxin 500 mg/vial (IM/IV Injection)
500 mg vial: ৳ 45.28
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Eskayef pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis treatment
- Enteritis treatment
- Endocarditis treatment
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Meningitis treatment
- Septicaemia treatment
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits cell wall formation
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Oral administration for children (2-10 years): half of adult dose
- Intramuscular injection for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Intravenous injection for adults: 250 mg-1 g four times daily
Administration
Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before a meal
Interaction
Concurrent use may result in increased level of Flucloxin in blood for a prolonged period
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
US FDA Pregnancy Category B
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in the treatment of patients with an allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
In severe renal failure, a reduction in dose should be considered
Therapeutic Class
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
Can be used in intraarticular and intrapleural injections
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, keep out of the reach of children