Floxason 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (40's pack: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
Company | Hudson pharmaceuticals ltd |
Also available as |
Indications
- Treats infections caused by Gram-positive organisms
- Effective against penicillinase producing staphylococci
- Treats skin and soft tissue infections
- Treats respiratory tract infections
- Used in osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, septicaemia
- Prophylactic use in major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits cell wall formation of bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage
- Oral administration: 250 mg four times daily for adults
- Parenteral administration: Intramuscular or Intravenous Injection of 250 mg-1 g four times daily for adults
- Dosage may be doubled in severe infections
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before a meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may increase blood levels of the medication
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances, rashes, urticaria, fever, hepatitis
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution advised 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
- Reduction in dose or extension of dose interval in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administered via intraarticular or intrapleural injection
- Inhaled by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Store in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children