Flucopen 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.53 (7 x 4: ৳ 154.84)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of enteritis
- Treatment of endocarditis
- Treatment of urinary tract infection
- Treatment of meningitis
- Prophylactic use in major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall formation
- Mechanism of action - interference with peptidoglycan synthesis
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Double dosage in severe infections
- Parenteral administration for adults: 250 mg-1 g four times daily
- Parenteral administration for children: Half of the adult dose
- Dosage may be doubled in severe infections
Administration
- Oral doses to be administered 1 hour before meals
Interaction
- Concurrent use may increase levels of Flucopen in blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common side effects: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia
- Other side effects: rashes, urticaria, purpura, fever, interstitial nephritis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution in pregnant women
- Caution in lactating mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Use with caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in severe renal failure (creatinine clearance <10 ml/min)
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Use in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Intraarticular injection dosage: 250 mg to 500 mg daily
- Intrapleural injection dosage: 250 mg daily
- Inhalation by nebulizer dosage: 125 mg-250 mg four times daily
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children