Cloxacillin use side effect review

 

Cloxacillin

Uses of Cloxacillin

What is it prescribed for?

• Bacterial infections

This medicine is used to treat infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci, including pneumococci, group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, and penicillin G-sensitive and penicillin G-resistant staphylococci.

• Endocarditis

This medicine is used for the treatment of bacterial infections of the heart and heart valves.

• Osteomyelitis

This medicine is used for the treatment of osteomyelitis, an infection of the bones caused by bacteria. This generally occurs in the legs, arms, or spine.

• Pneumonia

This medicine is used for the treatment of pneumonia, which is a most common type of lung infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae.

• Septic arthritis

This medicine is used for the treatment of septic arthritis caused by bacteria. This condition is characterized by pain at the joint, decreased ability to move the joint, redness, heat, etc.

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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cloxacillin

• Nausea and Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Abdominal pain
• Sore mouth and tongue
• Yellowing of skin and eyes
• Flatulence
• Wheezing
• Rash