Product Details
Cloxacillin sodium injection Ip
250/500/1000MG
Product Description :
CLOXACILLIN SODIUM INJECTION IP 250 mg / 500 mg / 1000 mg
Sterile Powder for Solution for Intravenous or Intramuscular Administration
COMPOSITION
Each vial contains:
Cloxacillin Sodium equivalent to Cloxacillin ............... 250 mg
or
Cloxacillin Sodium equivalent to Cloxacillin ............... 500 mg
or
Cloxacillin Sodium equivalent to Cloxacillin ............... 1000 mg
Excipients: As applicable.
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Sterile, white to off-white powder for solution for intravenous or intramuscular administration.
THERAPEUTIC CLASS
Penicillin Antibiotic / β-Lactam Antibiotic
INDICATIONS
Cloxacillin Sodium Injection is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible penicillinase-producing Staphylococcus species.
It may be used in the treatment of:
• Skin and soft-tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Septicemia and bloodstream infections
• Endocarditis
• Other serious infections caused by susceptible organisms
Treatment should be guided by the susceptibility of the causative organism and applicable antimicrobial guidelines.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Cloxacillin Sodium is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to cloxacillin, penicillins, cephalosporins, or any component of the formulation.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Particular consideration may be required with concomitant use of:
• Anticoagulants such as warfarin
• Probenecid
• Methotrexate
• Other β-lactam antibiotics
• Other medicines requiring renal monitoring
The treating physician should review all concomitant medications before administration.
ADMINISTRATION
Cloxacillin Sodium Injection may be administered by intravenous or intramuscular route according to the approved product information.
The contents of the vial should be reconstituted with a suitable compatible diluent under appropriate aseptic conditions.
The reconstituted solution should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional according to the approved product information and institutional protocol.
For Intravenous or Intramuscular Use Only.
STORAGE
Store according to the storage conditions stated on the approved product label.
Protect from excessive heat, moisture and light.
After reconstitution, use within the period specified in the approved product information.
Do not use if the reconstituted solution shows visible particles, precipitation or unexpected discoloration.