Oxacillin Sodium (Staficilin-N)

Oxacillin Sodium (Staficilin-N) is an FDA-licensed antibiotic used to combat penicillin-resistant microorganisms.

Indications

Infections caused by resistant strains of penicillin G, penumococcus and streptococcus.

Contraindications

People allergic to penicillin.

Side effects

Thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, leukocytosis, agranulocytosis, eosifilia, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia, transient interstitial nephritis, hyperactivity, nervousness, sleep disorders, mental confusion, hypertonia, dizziness, anorexia, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas, poor digestion, colitis pseudomembranous, vaginal, intestinal and oral candidiasis, headache, changes in transaminases.

How to use

Adults: 2 to 4 g / day IM or IV every 4 or 6 hours.

Children: 50 to 100 mg / kg / day IM or IV every 6 hours.

Infants: 25 mg / kg / day IM or IV.