oxacillin
Oxacillin is an antibiotic that treats a wide range of bacterial infections caused by staphylococci bacteria, including skin, wound, and bone infections. It's typically given as an injection in the veins or the muscle. This antibiotic can be used in children and adults.
What is Oxacillin?
What is Oxacillin used for?
Infections caused by Staphylococcus bacteria in different parts of the body, including:
- Skin
- Wound
- Heart
- Bones
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Common questions about Oxacillin
Oxacillin is used to treat a variety of infections in the body caused by a family of bacteria called staphylococci. These bacteria commonly cause skin or wound infections. But they can also cause infections in other parts of your body, such as your bones and the heart. Your provider will decide whether oxacillin is a good choice for your infection.
Oxacillin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from making a protective covering around themselves.
Oxacillin can be given as an injection through the veins (IV) or into the muscle.
Your dose of oxacillin will depend on your body weight, the location of your infection, and how serious your infection is. Typically, you'll receive oxacillin every 4 to 6 hours. You'll likely need to keep receiving this antibiotic until at least 2 days after your infection and symptoms are gone.
Oxacillin doesn't cause too many side effects. Some side effects you might experience after receiving this medication include allergic reactions (e.g., swelling, itching, hives), kidney problems (e.g., fever, rash, difficulty making urine), and stomach problems (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea).
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Oxacillin dosage
Typical dosage for Oxacillin
What are alternatives to Oxacillin?
Infections caused by Staphylococcus bacteria in different parts of the body, including:
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