Flunid 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (7 x 4: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
| 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 use for surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits the formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
- Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage
- Adult oral dosage: 250 mg four times daily
- Increased dosage for severe infections
- Intramuscular and intravenous injection dosage
- Dosage adjustment for children
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased blood levels for prolonged period
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common gastrointestinal side effects
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in treatment of patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intraarticular and intrapleural administration
- Inhalation via nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children