Flustar 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 10.00 (7 x 4: ৳ 280.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 40.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Renata limited |
| 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
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Kills bacterial cell wall
- Interferes with peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage
- Adult oral dosage: 250 mg four times daily
- Up to 8 gm daily in severe infections
- Children dosage based on age
- Parenteral administration dosage
Administration
- Oral doses administered 1 hour before a meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased blood levels
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Skin reactions
- Fever
- Interactions with liver and kidneys
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excretion in human milk
- Caution 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
- Administration in other routes
- Intraarticular and intrapleural injection
- Dissolving in sterile water for inhalation
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children