Clox-F 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (48's pack: ৳ 240.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Asiatic laboratories ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of enteritis
- Prophylactic use in major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits the formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults and children
- Parenteral administration for adults, elderly, and children
- Dosage may be doubled in severe infections
- Administration 1 hour before a meal
Administration
- Oral administration 1 hour before a meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased levels of Clox-F in the 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
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Exercise caution in patients with allergic diathesis
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 through intraarticular and intrapleural injection
- Inhaled by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children