Cloxacillin Macure
This medicine is an antibiotic (cloxacillin) used to treat serious bacterial infections like skin infections, heart inflammation, bone infections, and blood poisoning.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
1 g
Active Ingredient
Cloxacillin sodium
Manufacturer
Macure Healthcare Limited
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, usually 0.5-1 gram four times a day into a muscle, or 1-2 grams three to four times a day into a vein, or 2 grams four to six times a day as a short drip into a vein. For children, the dose depends on their weight: 50 mg/kg per day in 4 doses into a muscle, or 100 mg/kg per day (or more) in 4-6 doses into a vein.
Method
This medicine is given by a doctor or nurse as an injection into a muscle or vein, or as a drip (infusion) into a vein.
Important
The usual maximum daily dose is 6 grams as a continuous infusion into a vein, which can be increased to 12 grams for severe infections.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Swelling of a vein (thrombophlebitis).
- •Feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhea.
- •Skin rash.
RARE
- •Increased white blood cells.
- •Hives (itchy rash).
- •Severe colon inflammation (pseudomembranous colitis).
- •Decreased white blood cells.
- •Low platelet count, which can cause increased bleeding (thrombocytopenia).
- •Effects on the liver.
- •Effects on the kidneys.
- •Fungal infections in the mouth and stomach.
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) which can be life-threatening, with symptoms like red skin, itchy rash (hives), trouble breathing, and dizziness. Seek medical help immediately.
- •Problems with white blood cells (agranulocytosis), which can lead to severe infections with symptoms like fever, sore throat, mouth pain, or trouble urinating. Seek medical help immediately.
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to cloxacillin, other penicillins, or cephalosporins.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have or develop diarrhea.