Cloxacillin is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.
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This medication is used to treat respiratory tract infections which includes bronchitis (inflammation of the bronchi), pneumonia, emphysema (shortness of breath), lung abscess (death of the lung tissue) and infections with cystic fibrosis. Ear, nose and throat infections. Tonsillitis (inflammation of the tonsils), sinusitis (inflammation of the sinus), pharyngitis (inflammation of the pharynx), otitis media (inflammation of the middle ear) and quinsy (an abscess in the tissue). Pelvic infections. Urinary tract infections; cystitis (urinary tract infection that occurs mostly in bladder) and pyelonephritis (inflammation of the kidney). Skin and soft tissue infections
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity (allergy) to penicillin, cephalosporin or other beta lactam
Side effects
The patients taking this medication may experience hypersensitivity (allergy), GI (stomach and intestine) upset, rash, transient rise in liver enzyme, pseudomembranous colitis (inflammation of the large intestine due to overgrowth of C difficle bacteria)
Expert Advice
- Take the medicine 1 hour before or 2 hours after the meal.
- Take with a full glass of water, do not take with fruit juice or soda.
- Use a calibrated measuring device to ensure accurate doses.
- Contact prescriber if allergic reactions occur.
- Complete full course of therapy even if you feel better.
FAQs
What is cloxacillin medicine used for?
How fast does cloxacillin work?
This medication will take effect in about 1 to 2 hours.
What are the side effects of cloxacillin?
Upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, gas, and mouth sores may occur.
What class of antibiotic is cloxacillin?
Cloxacillin is a semisynthetic antibiotic in the same class as penicillin.
How Cloxacillin should be stored?
It should be stored in a cool dry place and in its original packaging.
