Oxacillin Injection Medication Information
Get detailed information on Oxacillin Injection, including pronunciation, uses, dosage guidelines, indications, and instructions on how and when to take it and when to avoid it.
The updated prescription information on Oxacillin Injection provides an overview of possible side effects, precautions, warnings, and storage tips.
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Generic Name : Oxacillin Injection Pronunciation : OX-a-SIL-inTrade Names/Brand Names of Oxacillin Injection
International :
Oxacillin
Why is Oxacillin Injection Prescribed? (Indications)
This medication is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infection. It works by blocking the growth of the bacteria's cell wall.When should Oxacillin Injection not be taken? (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.What is the dosage of Oxacillin Injection?
IV- The recommended dose is 250mg to 1gm.How should Oxacillin Injection be taken?
It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein.What are the warnings and precautions for Oxacillin Injection?
• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, kidney impairment, bleeding or clotting problems, abnormal blood electrolyte levels, dehydration, low-salt diet, who are taking other medications, any allergy, elderly, children, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.• Avoid long-term use of this medication; otherwise it may cause secondary infection.
• It may reduce platelet counts; avoid injury or bruising.
• Monitor kidney or liver function tests, complete blood cell counts, or blood electrolyte levels regularly while taking this medication.
What are the side effects of Oxacillin Injection?
Body as a Whole - Hives, itching, throat pain, asthma, low blood pressure, vascular collapse and death.Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth ulcer, black or hairy tongue.
