Flumed 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Medicon pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Enteritis
- Endocarditis
- Urinary tract infection
- Meningitis
- Septicaemia
- Prophylactic use in major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits cell wall formation of bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults and children
- Parenteral administration for adults, elderly, and children
Administration
Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
May result in increased level of Flumed in blood
Contraindications
Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common side effects of gastrointestinal tract
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category: B
- Caution should be exercised when administered to lactating mother
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in the treatment of patients with an allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
In severe renal failure, a reduction in dose or extension of dose interval should be considered
Therapeutic Class
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
Administered in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
Storage Conditions
Keep in a dry place away from light and heat, out of reach of children