Flucloxi 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.50 (6 x 10: ৳ 330.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Desh pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
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