Flutam DS 250 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 110.00
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
- Enteritis treatment
- Endocarditis treatment
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Meningitis treatment
- Septicaemia treatment
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Inhibits cell wall formation
- Kills bacterial cell wall
- Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Parenteral administration
- Dosage adjustment in severe infections
- Dosage for adults
- Dosage for children
Administration
- Oral administration 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Increased level of Flutam DS in blood with concurrent use
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dyspepsia
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution during pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Reduction in dose in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intraarticular injection
- Intrapleural injection
- Inhalation by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children