Fluc 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Flucloxacillin sodium
Company	Astra biopharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Fluc 500 mg capsule

Indications

Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
Treatment of respiratory tract infections
Prophylactic use during major surgical procedures
Treatment of osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, septicaemia

Pharmacology

Active against Gram-positive organisms
Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
Bactericidal antibiotic
Inhibits the formation of bacterial cell wall
Resists the action of bacterial penicillinase

Dosage

Oral administration for adults and children
Parenteral administration for adults, elderly, and children
Recommended dosage adjustments for severe infections
Different dosages for different age groups

Administration

Oral doses should be taken 1 hour before a meal

Interaction

Concurrent use may result in increased level of Fluc in blood

Contraindications

Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side Effects

Common side effects include gastrointestinal disturbances
Other reported side effects such as rashes, urticaria, purpura, fever, interstitial nephritis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice

Pregnancy & Lactation

US FDA Pregnancy Category B
Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Caution advised in patients with hepatic dysfunction
Caution advised in patients with allergic diathesis

Use in Special Populations

Consideration for dose reduction or extension in severe renal failure

Therapeutic Class

Penicillinase-resistant penicillins

Reconstitution

Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
Administered via intraarticular and intrapleural injection
Administered by inhalation via nebuliser

Storage Conditions

Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
Keep out of the reach of children

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