FLUCLOXACILLIN
Brand name: Floxapen
Use: Antibiotic
Flucloxacillin is a narrow spectrum antibiotic used to treat infections caused by beta-lactamase-producing staphylococci. Unlike benzylpenicllin, it is effective in treating infections caused by penicillinase-resistant staphylococci.
It is most often used to treat otitis externa, impetigo, cellulitis, and osteomyelitis. Flucloxacillin is also indicated in the treatment of staphylococcal endocarditis.
Dose:
Typically 250-500mg 4 times a day.
Flucloxacillin is well absorbed from the gut and should be taken at least 30 mins before food (unlike most other antibiotics).
Cautions:
- allergy to penicillins
- kidney impairment
- liver impairment
Side effects:
Occasional: stomach upset.
Rarely: hypersensitivity reaction, skin rash, joint pains, nervous system and blood disorders. Flucloxacillin may also cause cholestatic jaundice and hepatitis up to several weeks after treatment has been stopped.
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