Luf 250 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 6.50 (7 x 4: ৳ 182.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 26.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of infections due to Gram-positive organisms
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Prophylactic agent for surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits the formation of cell wall of bacteria
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults and children
- Parenteral administration for adults and children
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased level of Luf in blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rashes
- Fever
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Excreted in human milk
- Caution should be exercised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in treatment of patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Use with caution in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Administration in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Intraarticular injection
- Intrapleural injection
- Inhalation by nebulizer
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children