A-Flox 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 14.00 (12 x 4: ৳ 672.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 56.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections treatment
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of endocarditis
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Prophylactic agent for surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits formation of bacteria cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Dosage adjustment for severe infections
- Parenteral administration for adults and children
- Intravenous injection instructions
Administration
- Oral doses before meal
Interaction
- Potential interactions leading to increased blood levels
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common gastrointestinal side effects
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution during pregnancy
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Reduction in dose in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Alternative routes of administration
- Intrapleural injection
- Inhalation by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of reach of children