Cloxafu 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.25 (20's pack: ৳ 205.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Sonear laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis and enteritis
- Prophylactic use in major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits the formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults and children
- Parenteral administration for adults, elderly, and children
- Dosage adjustment for severe infections
Administration
- Oral doses should be taken 1 hour before meals
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased Cloxafu levels in blood
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
- Use in pregnant women only if clearly needed
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in hepatic dysfunction patients
- Caution in allergic diathesis patients
Use in Special Populations
- Consider dose reduction in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administered by intraarticular and intrapleural injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children