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 |
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