Generic Name
CloxacillinPacks Price
- Inj 250 mg(008849): 1 Vial: 24.10: 26.78
Cloxacillin
Therapeutic Group
Beta-Lactamase Sensitive PenicillinsIndication Dosage
Infections Caused By Gram-positive Organisms (including Resistant Staphylococci):
Oral:
- Adults: 500 Mg Six Hourly.
- Children Below 2 Yrs: 125 Mg Six Hourly;
- Above 2 Yrs: 250 Mg Six Hourly
By IM Or IV Inj:
- Adults: 250 Mg Four To Six Hourly.
- Children Below 2 Yrs: 62.5 Mg 4-6 Hourly;
- Above 2 Yr: 125 Mg Four To Six Hourly
Content
- Cap 250mg /500mg: Cloxacillin (as Sodium Salt) 250mg /500mg.
- Inj 250mg /500mg /1gm: Cloxacillin 250mg /500mg /1gm; Vial.
- Susp 125mg /250mg: Per 5 ml: Cloxacillin (as Sodium Salt) 125mg
Pregnancy
Caution Advised
Stability
- Beta Lactamase Sensitive Penicillin
Contra Indications
- Hypersensitivity To Penicillins.
Precautions
- Hypersensitivity To Penicillins.
Lactation
- Caution Advised
Side Effects
- Gi Disturbances
- Anaemias
- Anaphylaxis
- Glossitis
- Stomatitis
- Gastritis
- Sore Throat
- Dry Mouth
- Furry Tongue
- Hemorrhagic Manifestation
- Interstitial Nephritis (e.g Oliguria
- Hematuria)
- Nephrotoxicity
- Accumulation Of Sodium From Injection Can Occur In Renal Failure. High Doses May Cause Neurotoxicity
- Including Cerebral Irritation
- Convulsions
- Or Coma.
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Author
Shahid Arif