Perpen 125 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 60.18
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Flucloxacillin sodium |
| Company | Rangs pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Skin and soft tissue infections
- Respiratory tract infections
- Osteomyelitis
- Enteritis
- Endocarditis
- Urinary tract infection
- Meningitis
- Septicaemia
- Prophylactic agent for surgical procedures
Pharmacology
- Active against Gram-positive organisms
- Inhibits formation of bacteria cell wall
- Bactericidal antibiotic
- Useful against penicillinase-producing staphylococci
Dosage
- Oral administration
- Parenteral administration
- Dosage for adults
- Dosage for children
- Intramuscular injection
- Intravenous injection
- Administered 1 hour before meal
Administration
- Oral doses should be administered 1 hour before meal
Interaction
- Concurrent use may result in increased level of Perpen in blood
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in penicillin hypersensitive patients
Side Effects
- Gastrointestinal side effects
- Rashes
- Urticaria
- Purpura
- Fever
- Interstitial nephritis
- Hepatitis
- Cholestatic jaundice
Pregnancy & Lactation
- US FDA Pregnancy Category B
- Caution in use during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Use with caution in patients with hepatic dysfunction
- Caution in treatment of patients with allergic diathesis
Use in Special Populations
- Reduce dose or extend dose interval in severe renal failure
Therapeutic Class
- Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
Reconstitution
- Use in other routes in conjunction with systemic therapy
- Administered by intraarticular injection
- Administered by intrapleural injection
- Administered by nebuliser
Storage Conditions
- Keep in a dry place away from light and heat
- Keep out of the reach of children