di·clox·a·cil·lin sodium (d -kl k s -s l n)n. An oral antibiotic derived from penicillin and used to treat infections caused by staphylococcal bacteria that produce beta-lactamase. |
dicloxacillin sodium
[dī′kloksəsil′in]
a penicillinase-resistant penicillin.
indications It is prescribed in the treatment of bacterial infections, especially those caused by penicillinase-producing strains of staphylococci.
contraindications Known hypersensitivity to this drug or to any penicillin medication prohibits its use.
adverse effects The most serious adverse effect is hypersensitivity reaction. Other side effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and epigastric distress.
dicloxacillin sodium
(dīklok´s
sil´n),
n brand names: Dycill, Dynapen, Pathocil;
drug class: penicillinase-resistant penicillin;
action: interferes with cell wall replication of susceptible organisms;
uses: infections caused by penicillinase-producing
Staphylococcus.
sil´n), n brand names: Dycill, Dynapen, Pathocil;
drug class: penicillinase-resistant penicillin;
action: interferes with cell wall replication of susceptible organisms;
uses: infections caused by penicillinase-producing
Staphylococcus.
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