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Flucloxacillin
Flucloxacillin is a medicine in the class anti bacterial. It is used for respiratory tract infections.
- Classe médicamenteuse: Anti Bacterial
- Indications: respiratory tract infections
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L'essentiel
- Classe médicamenteuse
- Anti Bacterial
- Autres noms
- Floxacillin
- Formes courantes
- gélule, suspension buvable, injection
- Dosages courants
- 250 mg, 125 mg, 125 mg/5 ml
- Noms commerciaux
- 7
- Pays et marchés
- 2
Indications
Mécanisme d'action
By binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside the bacterial cell wall, flucloxacillin inhibits the third and last stage of bacterial cell wall synthesis.
Posologie adulte habituelle (résumé de la notice)
Oral – 250mg four times a day, In serious infections, the dosage may be doubled.
Mode de prise habituel
Penicillin antibiotics are taken by mouth or given by injection at regular intervals for a set number of days; the course should be completed even when symptoms improve early.
Grossesse et allaitement
- Grossesse
- Safe Penicillin. Widely used in pregnancy with no rise in birth defects; animal studies show no harm. UK label: use only if benefit outweighs risk. Considered a safe choice when an antibiotic is needed.
- Allaitement
- Safe Passes into milk in trace amounts. LactMed (floxacillin): acceptable and often used to treat mastitis in nursing mothers. Watch the infant for loose stools, rash or thrush.
Effets indésirables signalés
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach or throwing up.
- Abodminal pain
- Gas
Précautions particulières
- During prolonged treatments (e.g. osteomyelitis, endocarditis), regular monitoring of hepatic and renal functions is recommended.
- As for other penicillins contact with the skin should be avoided as sensitisation may occur.
Anyone who has had an allergic reaction to a penicillin or another beta-lactam antibiotic must tell the prescriber before taking one. Severe or persistent diarrhoea during or after a course needs medical advice.
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Questions fréquentes
What is Flucloxacillin used for?
Flucloxacillin is a medicine in the class anti bacterial. It is used for Respiratory tract infections, Sepsis, Skin infections, Staphylococcus aureus.
What side effects have been reported with Flucloxacillin?
Diarrhea, Upset stomach or throwing up., Abodminal pain, Gas.
Can Flucloxacillin be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Safe. Penicillin. Widely used in pregnancy with no rise in birth defects; animal studies show no harm. UK label: use only if benefit outweighs risk. Considered a safe choice when an antibiotic is needed. Breastfeeding: Safe. Passes into milk in trace amounts. LactMed (floxacillin): acceptable and often used to treat mastitis in nursing mothers. Watch the infant for loose stools, rash or thrush.
What does Flucloxacillin interact with?
MediHelp does not list a checked interaction for Flucloxacillin yet. Always tell your pharmacist about every medicine you take.
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