Cloxacillin

Class: Antibiotic.

Mechanism - It is a penicillin derivative which acts by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis.

Cloxacillin is an antibiotic useful for the treatment of a number of bacterial infections . This includes impetigo , cellulitis, pneumonia, septic arthritis, and otitis externa. It is not effective for methicillin - resistant Staphylococcus aureus . It is used by mouth and by injection.

What is Cloxacillin used for

Cloxacillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a type of penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections.

How is this medicine (Cloxacillin Capsules) best taken

Take on an empty stomach. Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Keep using this medicine (cloxacillin capsules) as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.

What is the action of Cloxacillin

Cloxacillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This medication is a type of penicillin antibiotic. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This antibiotic treats only bacterial infections.

What are the side effects of Cloxacillin

Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, and mouth sores may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Although uncommon, you may develop a black, "hairy" tongue while taking this medication.

What is the indication of cloxacillin

Indications: Treatment of bacterial infections including endocarditis, pneumonia, bone and joint infections, skin and soft-tissue infections, and sepsis that are caused by susceptible strains of penicillinase-producing staphylococci.

Contraindications for cloxacillin

• Contraindications : Penicillin hypersensitivity