PD_3-Cloxacillin

=Biochemistry=
 * Chemical Structure
 * Chemical Formula: C23H27N

=Pharmaceutical=
 * Spectrum
 * broad range
 * Mode of Action
 * fights/stops bacteria in the body

Common Uses
-used to treat streptococcal infections (strep throat) -syphilis -lyme disease

Side Effects
-nausea -vomiting -diarrhea -may be an allergy which would cause anaphylactic shock (breathing difficulties, rash, hives, etc.) -kidney damage (rare)

Brand Names
-Tegopen -Cloxapen

Antibiotic Class
-bactericidal: kills bacteria

Other Information
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 * Dose
 * Orally: Adult-500mg 4 times (daily)
 * Orally: 2 year old Child-125mg 4 times (daily); 2-10 year old child-250mg 4 times (daily)
 * Injection: Adult-250mg every 4-6 hours
 * Injection: 2 year old Child-62.5mg every 4-6 hours; 2-10 year old child-125mg every 4-6 hours
 * Precautions
 * Don't take alcohol with it, it might upset your stomach
 * If you happen to overdose go to the doctor immediately
 * If you miss a dose take it right away-DO NOT TAKE A DOUBLE DOSE
 * Important Facts
 * Take all the prescription given to you
 * Do not break, crush, chew or dissolve the capsule
 * Swallow it with water on an empty stomach
 * Do not swallow it with juice, or carbonated beverages because the antibiotic won't work as well

REFERENCES

Bayarski, Yury "Antibiotics Classification And Side Effects." __Antibiotics Classification And Side Effects__. 1 Sep. 2006 //EzineArticles.com.// 16 Apr. 2010 <[|http://ezinearticles.com/?Antibiotics-­Classification-­And-­Side-­Effects&id=288137]

"Antibiotics." //Merck Manual of Medical Information-Second Home Edition//: n. pag. Web. 14 Apr. 2010. 

"Cloxacillin." //Drugs.com//. 3.04 ed. N.p., 13 Feb. 2004. Web. 13 Apr. 2010. .

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