Antimicrobiens
Cloxacillin

Cloxacillin

Medium
Moderate
$10/day

General Information

Treatment of sensitive MSSA and CoNS infections

Renal and hepatic function, CBC with differential, diarrhea

  • allergy (immediate or delayed)
  • phlebitis (IV)
  • cytopenias
  • eosinophilia
  • interstitial nephritis
  • abnormal liver enzymes

Antimicrobial class: Antistaphylococcal penicillin

Average serum half life: Adults:0.5-1.5 h (prolonged in renal impairment and in neonates)

Route of Elimination: urine and feces