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Cloxacillin
Cloxacillin is a medicine in the class anti bacterial. It is used for cystitis.
- Classe del farmaco: Anti Bacterial
- Indicato per: cystitis
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Anti Bacterial
- Forme farmaceutiche comuni
- iniezione
- Dosaggi comuni
- 500 mg, 250 mg
- Nomi commerciali
- 5
- Paesi e mercati
- 2
Per cosa si usa
Come agisce
Binds to one or more penicillin binding proteins, which in turn inhibit synthesis of bacterial cell wall synthesis. For treatment of infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci. Resistance to this drug results from alterations in penicillin-binding proteins.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
URTIs: 250 mg orally every 6 hours for 7 to 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection, Maximum dose: 4 g/day.
Come si assume di solito
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.
Gravidanza e allattamento
- Gravidanza
- Safe Penicillins are widely used in pregnancy with no increase in birth defects. Considered a safe choice when an antibiotic is needed.
- Allattamento
- Safe No specific milk data, but related penicillins pass into milk in small amounts. Compatible with breastfeeding; watch the infant for loose stools, rash or thrush.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Diarrhea
- Upset stomach or throwing up.
- Abodminal pain
- Gas
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Prolonged use may result in superinfection
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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What is Cloxacillin used for?
Cloxacillin is a medicine in the class anti bacterial. It is used for Cystitis, Pneumonia, Respiratory tract infections, Skin infections.
What side effects have been reported with Cloxacillin?
Diarrhea, Upset stomach or throwing up., Abodminal pain, Gas.
Can Cloxacillin be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Safe. Penicillins are widely used in pregnancy with no increase in birth defects. Considered a safe choice when an antibiotic is needed. Breastfeeding: Safe. No specific milk data, but related penicillins pass into milk in small amounts. Compatible with breastfeeding; watch the infant for loose stools, rash or thrush.
What does Cloxacillin interact with?
MediHelp does not list a checked interaction for Cloxacillin yet. Always tell your pharmacist about every medicine you take.
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