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Nafcillin Sodium
Latest prescription information about Nafcillin Sodium. Learn how to pronounce the drug’s name, its indications, dosage, how to take, when to take, when not to take, side effects, special precautions, its storage instructions and warnings if any when taken during pregnancy. Also listed are the International and Indian trade name(s) of the drug and its price list.
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Generic Name : Nafcillin Sodium
Pronunciation : naf-SIL-in
Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Infectives
ICD Code : Y41.8
Trade Name(s): International- Nafcillin. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a penicillin antibiotic, prescribed for certain bacterial infections. It blocks bacterical cell wall growth. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients who are taking tetracycline antibiotics; known hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : IV- The usual dosage for adults is 500 mg every 4 hours. For severe infections, 1 g every 4 hours is recommended. How it should be taken : It comes as a solution for injection, to be administered by a healthcare provider into the vein. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution should be exercised in patients with history of asthma, hay fever, kidney, liver, gastrointestinal disease, who are taking other medications, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Monitor blood sugar level regularly in diabetic patients while taking this medication. Side Effects : Gastrointestinal - Intestinal infection. Genitourinary - Kidney damage. Hypersensitivity - Hives, itching, nerve swelling, throat pain, asthma, low blood pressure, fever, uneasiness, joint pain, muscle pain, abdominal pain and rashes. Metabolic - Bone marrow depression. Miscellaneous - Injection site reactions include pain, swelling, vein inflammation, inflammation at the injection site. * Avoid excess dosage. Storage Conditions : Store in a freezer capable of maintaining a temperature of -20°C. |
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