Staflu 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.57 (7 x 4: ৳ 295.96)
Strip Price: ৳ 42.28
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Alco pharma 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
- Prophylactic agent for major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Parenteral administration
- Dosing for adults and children
- Increased dosage for severe infections
- Intramuscular injection
- Intravenous injection
- Timing of oral doses
Administration
- Oral doses administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Potential drug interactions leading to increased 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 advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Other routes of administration in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Intraarticular injection
- Intrapleural injection
- Inhalation by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children