Flubac 250 mg (Capsule)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Popular pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of endocarditis
- Prophylactic use during surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits formation of bacterial cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Kills bacterial cell wall by interfering with peptidoglycan synthesis
- Resistant to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Stable in gastric acid
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Oral administration for children (2-10 years): Half of adult dose
- Parenteral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Parenteral administration for children (2-10 years): Half of adult dose
Administration
Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
Concurrent use may result in increased level of drug in blood for prolonged period
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Dyspepsia
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category: B
- Caution should be exercised when administered to a lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Use with caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
In severe renal failure, consider reduction in dose or extension of dose interval
Therapeutic Class
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Can be administered by intraarticular injection
- Can be administered by intrapleural injection
- Can be inhaled by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, Keep out of the reach of children