Flucloxacillin.
Generic medicine reference
Not yet clinically reviewed
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Overview
Flucloxacillin is an antibiotic & is used to treat infections caused by susceptible gram Positive bacteria. It is active against Beta-lactamase producing organisms such as staphylococcus accreus. Which would otherwise be resistant to most penicillins.
Indications
Flucloxacillin. is primarily indicated in conditions like Cellulitis, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, Septicaemia, and can also be given in adjunctive therapy as an alternative drug of choice in Empyema,.
Contraindications
Flucloxacillin. is contraindicated in conditions like Allergy.
Side Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Flucloxacillin., which give rise to further complications include Hepatitis, Cholestatic jaundice, Cholestatic jaundice, Phlebitis, Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Kernectirus in neonates.Flucloxacillin. produces potentially life-threatening effects which include Pseudomembranous colitis, Bone marrow depression, Anaphylaxis. which are responsible for the discontinuation of Flucloxacillin. therapy.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Flucloxacillin. are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Inflammation, Nausea, Diarrhea, Rashes, Pain.
Warnings
It should not be used in the eye or those with history of cholestatic hepatitis. It should be used with caution in elderly and patients with renal impairement.
High Risk Groups
Drug should not be given to patients suffering from Liver Malfunction.If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
50 to 4 mg/kg/day (27 (27)) 4 hourly —
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Flucloxacillin. was found.
Storage
Store in a well closed container, at room temperature.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.