Medicine Overview
Adult Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Oral – 250-500 mg Frequency: 4 times daily Note: The maximum dosage for adults is 6 g/day. |
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Age: Adult |
Dose: Intramuscular or Intravenous – 250 to 500 mg Frequency: every 6 hours Note: The maximum dosage for adults is 6 g/day. |
Child Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Age: Child |
Dose: Oral – 250 mg/day Frequency: divided into 4 doses, every 6 hours |
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Age: Child |
Dose: Oral – 50 mg/kg/day Frequency: divided into 4 doses, every 6 hours |
Renal Dose
| Clinical Information | Administration Information |
|---|---|
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Condition: Renal Impairment |
Dose: Not studied Note: total dosage reduction should be considered |
Administration
- Take on empty stomach
- Take 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals
Side Effect
- Hypotension
- confusion
- fever
- lethargy
- seizure
- pruritus
- rash
- urticaria
- abdominal pain
- black or hairy tongue
- diarrhoea
- flatulence
- nausea
- oral candidiasis
- pseudomembranous colitis
- stomatitis
- vomiting
- agranulocytosis
- bone marrow depression
- eosinophilia
- granulocytopenia
- haemolytic anaemia
- leucopenia
- neutropenia
- thrombocytopenia
- increased alkaline phosphatase
- ALT and AST
- hepatotoxicity
- thrombophlebitis
- arthralgia
- myalgia
- myoclonus
- hematuria
- interstitial nephritis
- proteinuria
- renal insufficiency
- renal tubular damage
- bronchospasm
- laryngeal oedema
- laryngospasm
- sneezing
- wheezing
- angioedema
- allergic reaction
- serum sickness-like reaction
- Anaphylaxis
Drug Interaction
Drug Interaction
| Drug Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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BCG, Typhoid vaccine
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May diminish the effect
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Methotrexate
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May increase risk of toxicity
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Disease Interaction
Disease Interaction
| Disease Name | Risk Factors |
|---|---|
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No specific contraindications listed
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Monitor for allergic reactions
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Pregnancy
Pregnancy
Lactation
Special Use
Precaution
Overdose
Pharmacology
Storage
All dosage forms of cloxacillin should be stored in a cool and dry place. Store cloxacillin injection vials below 25°C
Data Sources
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