Riferimento farmaci
Methicillin
Methicillin is a medicine in the class anti bacterial.
- Classe del farmaco: Anti Bacterial
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In breve
- Classe del farmaco
- Anti Bacterial
Come agisce
Similar to other beta-lactam antimicrobials, meticillin blocks synthesis of the bacterial cell wall. Meticillin stops cross-linkage between the peptidoglycan polymer chains, which make up a large portion of gram-positive bacterial cell walls.
Dose abituale nell'adulto (sintesi del foglio illustrativo)
1 gram injected into a muscle every four to six hours; or 1 gram injected into a vein every six hours.
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 Penicillin antibiotic; penicillins are generally acceptable in pregnancy. Methicillin itself is no longer marketed; flucloxacillin or similar agents are used instead.
- Allattamento
- Safe Small amounts pass into milk and are not expected to harm the infant. LactMed: acceptable; watch for diarrhoea or thrush.
Effetti indesiderati segnalati
- Fast or irregular breathing
- Fever
- Joint pain
- lightheadedness
Chi deve prestare attenzione
- Penicillins may cause false test results with some urine sugar tests.
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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Domande frequenti
What is Methicillin used for?
Methicillin is a medicine in the class anti bacterial.
What side effects have been reported with Methicillin?
Fast or irregular breathing, Fever, Joint pain, lightheadedness.
Can Methicillin be taken in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: Safe. Penicillin antibiotic; penicillins are generally acceptable in pregnancy. Methicillin itself is no longer marketed; flucloxacillin or similar agents are used instead. Breastfeeding: Safe. Small amounts pass into milk and are not expected to harm the infant. LactMed: acceptable; watch for diarrhoea or thrush.
What does Methicillin interact with?
MediHelp does not list a checked interaction for Methicillin yet. Always tell your pharmacist about every medicine you take.
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