Cloxacillin Stragen
Cloxacillin Stragen is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections like skin and bone infections or blood poisoning by stopping bacteria from growing.
Form
injektio-/infuusiokuiva-aine liuosta varten
Strength
10 g
Active Ingredient
Cloxacillin sodium
Manufacturer
Stragen Nordic A/S
How to Use
Dosage
Your doctor will decide the right dose for you.
Method
This medicine is given as an injection into a muscle or directly into a vein, either as an injection or an infusion (drip). It will be given by a doctor or nurse.
Important
Your doctor will determine your maximum daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea, loose stools
- •Skin rash
- •Inflammation of a vein after injection
- •Pain at the injection site (muscle injection)
RARE
- •Severe allergic reactions, including redness, itching, hives, swelling of the face/skin, trouble breathing, dizziness, fever, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes, and organ effects (DRESS syndrome).
- •A large decrease in certain white blood cells (granulocytes or leukocytes), making you more prone to infections.
- •Severe inflammation of the large intestine (pseudomembranous colitis), causing severe diarrhea.
- •Liver damage.
- •Kidney damage or inflammation.
- •Low red blood cell count (anemia).
- •Low platelet count (thrombocytopenia), which can affect blood clotting.
- •Vomiting.
Important Warnings
- Do not use Cloxacillin Stragen if you are allergic to cloxacillin, other penicillins, or cephalosporins.
- Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
- This medicine can cause changes in your mental state, like confusion or problems with movement or speech, especially if you take too much or have kidney problems. Contact a doctor immediately if this happens.
- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, ask your doctor for advice before using this medicine.
- This medicine is for you only. Do not give it to others, even if they have similar symptoms.