Flupen 250 mg (Capsule)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Title and Category
- Flucloxacillin Medicine Product
Primary Indication
- Treatment of infections due to Gram-positive organisms
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Enteritis
- Endocarditis
- Urinary tract infection
- Meningitis
- Septicaemia
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits the formation of bacterial cell wall
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
- Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Dosage for adults and children
- Parenteral administration
- Intramuscular and intravenous injection
- Dosage adjustments for severe infections
Administration
- Oral doses to be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Potential interaction with other medications resulting in increased levels in the blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common side effects like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia
- Minor gastrointestinal disturbances
- Rashes, urticaria, purpura
- Fever, interstitial nephritis, hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy and Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Consider dose reduction in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administered in intraarticular and intrapleural injections
- Dissolved in sterile water and inhaled by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children