Drug Name:Flucloxacillin
Drug Class:Penicillin antibiotic
Mechanism of Action:Inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to penicillin-binding proteins
Use:
  • Treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Endocarditis prophylaxis
Side Effects:
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Rash
  • Hypersensitivity reactions
  • Hepatotoxicity
Contraindications:
  • Hypersensitivity to penicillins
  • History of cholestatic jaundice or hepatic dysfunction
  • Infectious mononucleosis
Specialty:
  • Infectious disease
  • Internal medicine
  • Family medicine