Flunid 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 61.00
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
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Surgical prophylactic use
Pharmacology
- Activity against penicillinase producing strains
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall formation
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal effect against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Parenteral administration
- Dose adjustment for children
- Dosage doubling for severe infections
Administration
- Oral administration 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Potential interaction 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 during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in allergic diathesis patients
Use in Special Populations
- Consideration in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intraarticular administration
- Intrapleural administration
- Inhalation by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children