Luf 500 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 12.00 (7 x 4: ৳ 336.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 48.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Apex pharmaceuticals 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
- Little activity against Gram-negative bacilli
- Inhibits cell wall formation of bacteria
- Resistance to hydrolysis by penicillinase
- Bactericidal antibiotic
Dosage
- Oral administration for adults: 250 mg four times daily
- Oral administration for severe infections: doubled dosage
- Parenteral administration for adults: 250 mg-1 g four times daily
- Parenteral administration for severe infections: doubled dosage
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased level of medication in blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Fever
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category: B
- Caution advised during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Reduction in dose for severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Administered in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Intrapleural injection
- Inhaled by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat