Flux500mg/vial
Injection
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Alcohol | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Flux. Please consult your doctor. |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Flux is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there ar... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CAUTION Flux should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is elimi... View More |
| Driving | SAFE Flux does not usually affect your ability to drive. |
| Kidney | There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug. |
| Liver | There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug. |
Introduction
Flux is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory trac... View More
Uses of Flux
- Bacterial infections
Side effects of Flux
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Allergic reaction
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
How to use Flux
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not chew, crush or break it.
How Flux works
Flux is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
What if you forget to take Flux?
If you miss a dose of Flux, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regu... View More
- You have been prescribed Flux for the treatment of bacterial infections.
- It is given by an injection into a vein or muscle, or via a drip into a vein.
- Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
- 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
Pneumonia, Burns, Meningitis, Endocarditis, Sinusitis, Septicaemia, Tonsillitis, Surgical Prophylaxis, Staphylococcal skin infections, Boils, Osteomyeli... View More
Administration
Should be taken on an empty stomach. Take on an empty stomach ½-1 hr before meals. Reconstitution: Dissolve 250-500 mg in 5-10 mL water for inj or 1 ... View More
Adult Dose
Adults (including elderly patients): Oral: 250-500mg 3-4 times a day. Intravenous IV 0.25-1 g 4 times/day, may double in severe cases. Up to 8 g/d... View More
Child Dose
Children have been given doses of 12.5-25 mg/kg body weight 4 times a day. Intravenous 2-10 years: Half of adult dose Under 2 years: One fourth of ... View More
Renal Dose
Renal impairment: CrCl (ml/min) <10 Dosage adjustment may be necessary.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to penicillins. Porphyria.
Mode of Action
Flucloxacillin inhibits the 3rd and last step of bacterial cell wall synthesis by binding to specific penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) located inside ... View More
Precaution
Very high doses in poor renal function (risk of neurotoxicity) or heart failure. Avoid contact, skin sensitization may occur. Monitor serum potassium co... View More
Side Effect
Hypersensitivity reactions including urticaria; fever; joint pains; rashes; angioedema; serum sickness-like reactions; haemolytic anaemia; interstitial ... View More
Interaction
May increase the risk of methotrexate toxicity. May decrease the efficacy of oestrogen-containing OC. Enhanced plasma concentrations w/ probenecid. Bact... View More
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