Flutam 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.44 (28's pack: ৳ 180.26)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Leon pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis treatment
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Meningitis treatment
- Septicaemia treatment
- Prophylactic use for major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
- Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis
- Resists action of bacterial penicillinase
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Parenteral administration
- Dosage doubling for severe infections
- Dosage for adults, children, and elderly
- Intramuscular and intravenous injection
Administration
- Oral administration 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use affecting blood levels
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Rashes, urticaria, purpura
- Fever, interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in hepatic dysfunction patients
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Reduction in dose for severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intraarticular and intrapleural administration
- Inhalation by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children