Halopen 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.55 (4 x 10: ৳ 222.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 55.50
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Nipro jmi pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of respiratory tract infections
- Treatment of osteomyelitis, enteritis, endocarditis, urinary tract infection, meningitis, septicaemia
- Prophylactic agent for major surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits the formation of bacteria cell wall
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Kills bacterial cell wall by interfering with peptidoglycan synthesis
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Dosage may be doubled in severe infections
- Parenteral administration for adults: 250 mg-1 g four times daily
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased level of Halopen in blood for prolonged period
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Common side effects of gastrointestinal tract such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dyspepsia
- Other side effects include rashes, urticaria, purpura, fever, interstitial nephritis, hepatitis, and cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution advised during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with evidence of hepatic dysfunction
- Use with caution in patients with an allergic diathesis
- Reduced dose or extended dose interval in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Can be used in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administered by intraarticular and intrapleural injection
- Administered by inhalation using a nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children