oxacillin

Q: How much oxacillin will I receive and for how long?

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.

Generic Oxacillin

Used for Bacterial Infection

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.

Reviewed by:

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Allison Gourley, PharmD

Last reviewed on June 10, 2022

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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Drug facts

Common Brands	No brand available
Drug Class	Antibiotic
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Prescription only

Common Brands

No brand available

Drug Class

Antibiotic

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Prescription only

Pros and cons of Oxacillin

Cons

Pharmacist tips for Oxacillin

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).