Flumark 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Aexim 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
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage
- Adult oral dosage: 250 mg four times daily
- Adult intramuscular injection: 250 mg four times daily
- Adult intravenous injection: 250 mg-1 g four times daily
- Dosing for children and elderly
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before a meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased levels in blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Rashes, urticaria, and purpura
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis and cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in treatment of patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Reduction in dose in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administered by intrapleural and intraarticular injection
- Inhalation by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat