Flox 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.54 (28's pack: ৳ 155.12)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of Gram-positive infections
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis treatment
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Prophylactic agent for surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits cell wall formation in bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Inhibition of transpeptidase enzyme
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Parenteral administration
- Dosage for adults and children
- Dosage doubling for severe infections
- Administration 1 hour before meal
Administration
- Oral administration 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use alert for increased blood level
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
- No adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in treatment of allergic diathesis patients
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intraarticular and intrapleural injection
- Inhalation by nebulizer
- Powder for injection usage
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children