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Drug Information: Cloxacillin
Cloxacillin is an antibiotic that belongs to the group of penicillins. Penicillins are used to treat infections caused by bacteria. They act by killing bacteria. There are different types of penicillins, and each one is used in the treatment of different types of infections. For this reason, certain types of penicillins cannot always be changed for others. Penicillins are used to treat infections in different parts of the body. No penicillin works for the treatment of the flu, colds, or any other infection caused by virus.
Cloxacillin is used in the treatment of infections caused by bacteria sensitive to this drug such as cutaneous infections and soft tissue infections, burn infections, pneumonia, and sinusitis. In addition, cloaxicillin is used in the prevention of endocarditis, or the infection of the heart muscle (endocarditis).
There are different forms of commercialized cloxacillin. The most common forms that can be found in the market are oral-suspension capsules or syrup, and intravenous or intramuscular suspensions. The appropriate dose of cloxacilin varies from patient to patient. It is important that the patient respects the set schedule of the drug. If the patient forgets to take her next dose, he/she should not double it and instead, continue taking the drug as it was indicated. A patient must take all prescribed doses, even if he/she feels fine after taking the antibiotic for a few days. If a patient shows renal problems she could need lower doses than usual. And if a patient is taking oral contraceptives with estrogens, the use of cloxacillin can increase the chances of pregnancy. If symptoms do not improve in a few days or they worsen, a physician should be contacted.
If the patient forgets so take her next dose, she should not double it and instead, continue taking the drug as it was indicated.
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