Flxzen 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 150.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 30.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis treatment
- Urinary tract infection treatment
- Meningitis treatment
- Septicaemia treatment
- Prophylactic agent for surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Activity against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibition of bacterial cell wall formation
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Inhibition of peptidoglycan synthesis
- Steric hindrance induced by acyl side chain
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults and children
- Parenteral administration for adults, elderly, and children
- Dosing for severe infections
- Intramuscular and intravenous injection
Administration
- Oral administration 1 hour before meals
Interaction
- Increased blood levels with concurrent use of certain medications
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common gastrointestinal side effects
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Limited studies in pregnant women
- 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
- Consider dose reduction in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Intraarticular and intrapleural administration
- Inhalation by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children