Side effect(s) of Cloxacillin

Last Updated on Jun 23, 2023

Review the side-effects of Cloxacillin as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

  Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache

  Blood: Low blood counts

  Allergic reaction: Itching, rash, fever, severe allergic reactions like angioedema and anaphylaxis

  Cardiovascular system: Low blood pressure

  Brain: Confusion, lethargy, twitching, seizures

  Kidneys: Loss of blood or protein in the urine, kidney damage

  Liver: Increased liver enzymes, liver damage

  Superinfection: Infection of the digestive tract with certain bacteria like Clostridium difficile and fungi may occur if cloxacillin is administered for a prolonged duration.

Other Precautions :

• Patients should complete the entire course of therapy, even if they feel completely well.
• Patients should be advised not take an additional non-prescription drug such as antacids, laxatives, or vitamins along with cloxacillin.
• Use with caution in patients with kidney or seizure disorder.

Drug Name : Cloxacillin

Cloxacillin generic Cloxacillin is used for to the treatment of several infections that may include endocarditis (infection of the inner layer of the heart), pneumonia (infection of the lung) and other respiratory tract infections, bone and joint infections, sepsis (blood infection), skin and soft tissue infections and urinary tract infection. Like other penicillins, it prevents the synthesis of the bacterial wall, resulting in its death. It is effective against bacteria that produce an enzyme called penicillinase like penicillinase-producing Staphylococci Penicillinase breaks down penicillin and results in resistance to the drug.