Flukin 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.00 (7 x 4: ৳ 168.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 24.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Pharmasia limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of urinary tract infection
- Prophylactic use during major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits formation of bacteria cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Kills bacterial cell wall
- Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults, children, and elderly
- Parenteral administration for adults and children
- Dosage adjustments for severe infections
- Dosage adjustments for different age groups
Administration
- Oral doses administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Potential interaction with other medications leading to increased blood levels
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in hepatic dysfunction patients
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Alternative routes of administration
- Intraarticular injection
- Intrapleural injection
- Administration by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place
- Away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children