Introduction
Betaclox is a penicillin-type of antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses,... View More
Uses of Klox-D Capsule
Side effects of Klox-D Capsule
How to use Klox-D Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it. Betaclox is to be taken empty stomach.
How Klox-D Capsule works
Betaclox is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survi... View More
Indication
Pneumonia, Endocarditis, Impetigo, Cellulitis, Septic Arthritis, Surgical Prophylaxis, Otitis externa, Staphylococcal skin infections, Folliculitis, Boi... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach at least 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals.
Adult Dose
Oral Staphylococcus aureus infections 125-500 mg PO q6hr
Child Dose
Child: PO 12–25 mg/kg/day q6h For bone and joint infections, up to 100 mg/kg/day
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to penicillins.
Mode of Action
Dicloxacillin has antimicrobial action similar to benzylpenicillin and includes penicillinase-producing and non-penicillinase-producing staphylococci. I... View More
Precaution
Very high doses in poor renal function (risk of neurotoxicity) or heart failure. Skin sensitization may occur on direct contact. Monitor serum K concent... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Abdominal pain,Diarrhea,Nausea <1% Anemia,Elevated LFTs,Fever,Hypersensitivity,Nephritis,Pseudomembranous colitis,Seizures with extremely hig... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy Category: B Lactation: excreted in breast milk, use caution
Interaction
Probenecid prolongs serum levels of dicloxacillin. Bacteriostatic drugs (e.g. chloramphenicol, tetracyclines) may antagonise the bactericidal effect of ... View More
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