Flucloxi 250 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Flucloxacillin sodium
Company Desh pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Flucloxi 500 mg capsule Flucloxi 125 mg suspension

Indications

  • Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
  • Management of respiratory tract infections
  • Treatment of osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis
  • Prophylactic use in major surgical procedures

Pharmacology

  • Active against Gram-positive organisms
  • Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
  • Inhibition of bacterial cell wall formation
  • Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase

Dosage

  • Oral administration for adults and children
  • Parenteral administration for adults and children
  • Dosage adjustment for severe infections
  • Timing of oral administration

Administration

  • Oral doses to be taken 1 hour before a meal

Interaction

  • Potential increased blood levels with concurrent use

Contraindications

  • Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients

Side Effects

  • Common gastrointestinal side effects
  • Rashes, urticaria, purpura
  • Reported cases of interstitial nephritis, hepatitis

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • US FDA Pregnancy Category B
  • Limited data in pregnant women
  • Excretion in human milk
  • Caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

  • Use caution in hepatic dysfunction
  • Be cautious in patients with allergic diathesis

Special Populations

  • Dosage adjustments in severe renal failure

Therapeutic Class

  • Penicillinase-resistant penicillins

Reconstitution

  • Alternative routes of administration
  • Dosing for intraarticular and intrapleural injections
  • Use of nebulizer for inhalation therapy

Storage Conditions

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

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