Auxil 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 55.72
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Doctors chemical works ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Enteritis
- Endocarditis
- Urinary tract infection
- Meningitis
- Septicaemia
- Prophylactic use during major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Parenteral administration
- Dosage for adults and children
- Dosing frequency and adjustments for severe infections
Administration
- Oral administration 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Potential for increased blood levels with concurrent use of certain medications
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
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in severe renal failure (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min)
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Other routes of administration in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Intraarticular and intrapleural injection
- Inhalation by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children