Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, SSTIEndocarditis2g IV q6h2g IV q4h
Treatment of MSSA infections
Allergy (immediate or delayed)
Cytopenias
Eosinophilia
Interstitial nephritis
Abnormal liver enzymes
Phlebitis at injection site in a peripheral vein
Can increase methotrexate levels.
Decrease mycophenolate levels.
Tetracyclines can diminish cloxacillin activity.
Antimicrobial class: Antistaphylococcal Penicillin
Pregnancy category: B
Average serum half life: 1 hour
Urine penetration: Therapeutic
Lung penetration: Therapeutic
Biliary penetration: Moderate