Flupen 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 11.50 (3 x 7: ৳ 241.50)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis
- Treatment of enteritis
- Prophylactic use during major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibition of cell wall formation in bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Activity against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults, children, and elderly
- Parenteral administration for adults, elderly, and children
- Recommended dosage adjustments for severe infections
- Oral doses to be administered 1 hour before meal
Administration
- Oral administration 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased levels of Flupen in blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common side effects in gastrointestinal tract
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Caution in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Use in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administration by intraarticular injection
- Administration by intrapleural injection
- Inhalation by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children