Clobex500mg
Capsule
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | SAFE Consuming alcohol with Clobex does not cause any harmful side effects. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Clobex is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Clobex is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. |
| Driving | SAFE Clobex does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | CAUTION Clobex should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clobex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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| Liver | CAUTION Clobex should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clobex may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Introduction
Clobex is an antibiotic used to treat various bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, ... View More
Uses of Clobex
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Clobex
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Allergic reaction
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
How to use Clobex
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Clobex is to be taken empt... View More
How Clobex works
Clobex is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive... View More
- You have been prescribed Myoclox CV 625mg Tablet for the treatment of bacterial infections.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- Take it with food and plenty of fluids to avoid an upset stomach.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your sto... View More
- Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine... View More
Indication
Staphylococcal infections resistant to benzylpenicillin
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach 1 hr before or 2 hr after meals. Reconstitution: IM: The contents of each vial should b... View More
Adult Dose
Oral Adult: 250-500 mg 4 times/day. Parenteral Adult: 1-2 g 6 hrly. For more severe infections (e.g. meningitis, endocarditis), 2 g 4 hrly.
Child Dose
Oral Child: 50-100 mg/kg in divided doses every 6 hr.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to cloxacillin and other penicillins.
Mode of Action
Cloxacillin inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to 1 or more of the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) which in turn inhibit the final tra... View More
Precaution
Patient w/ allergies esp β-lactam allergy, asthma, history of seizure disorder. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Observe... View More
Side Effect
Hypotension, confusion, fever, lethargy, seizure, pruritus, rash, urticaria, abdominal pain, black or hairy tongue, diarrhoea, flatulence, nausea, oral ... View More
Interaction
May diminish the effect of BCG and typhoid vaccine. May increase risk of methotrexate toxicity. May diminish the therapeutic effect of Na picosulfate. M... View More
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