Uses of Bactocillin

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1. Uses of Bactocillin

Bactocill brand-name drug contains the active ingredient Oxacillin - an antibiotic of the Betalactam group. The drug is indicated in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections... Penicillin is active against bacteria by inhibiting cell wall synthesis from That kills disease-causing bacteria.
Active ingredient Oxacillin is indicated in infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus (Streptococcus aureus), pneumococcal (Streptococcus pneumoniae)...
Contraindicated to use the drug in patients allergic to Oxacillin, antibiotics of the group Betalactam or allergic to any ingredient in Bactocill.

2. Dosage of the drug Bactronil

Bactronil drug is used to treat infections with the recommended dose depending on the dosage form, the patient's condition and prescribed by the treating doctor. Specific recommended dosages are as follows:
For oral dosage forms (capsule, oral solution):
Adults, adolescents and children weighing 40 kg or more take a dose of 500 mg - 1000 mg every 4 - 6 days. 6 o'clock; For children weighing less than 40 kg, the recommended dose is 12.5 mg - 25 mg/kg body weight every 4-6 hours. For the injectable form:
Adults, adolescents and children weighing 40 kg or more use a dose of 250 mg - 1000 mg IM or IV every 4-6 hours; Children weighing less than 40 kg should be given a dose based on weight, recommended from 12.5 to 25 mg/kg of body weight intravenously or intramuscularly every 4-6 hours; Infants and children born prematurely: The dose is calculated by weight and prescribed by the treating physician. The usual dose is 6.25 mg/kg body weight intravenously every 6 hours. Patients need to use Bactocill exactly as prescribed by the doctor, the duration of treatment and the dose. Note: Do not arbitrarily stop taking the drug when the condition has improved. Because discontinuation of the drug increases the risk of more severe infections and increases the risk of drug resistance.
Most of the penicillins are affected by food, so for the best effect in the treatment of patients, the drug should be taken on an empty stomach (1 hour before a meal or 2 hours after a meal) for maximum effect in the treatment. treat.

3. Bactocillin side effects

Bactocill medicine can cause some of the following side effects:
Common: Diarrhea, headache, vaginal itching, increased vaginal discharge, white patches in the mouth or on the tongue; Uncommon: Rapid breathing, irregular breathing, joint pain, dizziness or fainting, eye swelling, allergic drug reactions such as urticaria , skin rash, itching; Rare: Abdominal pain, convulsions, decreased urine output, diarrhea, mental breakdown, nausea, vomiting, pain at the injection site, sore throat, fever, abnormal bleeding, yellow eyes, jaundice... In case the side effects become worse, the patient should stop taking the drug and notify the treating doctor for timely treatment.

4. Notes when using Bactocill

Before treatment with Bactocill, the patient should inform the treating doctor if they have the following medical conditions:
Allergic history including asthma, eczema, urticaria, allergy history can generally cause serious reactions to penicillins; Bleeding problems such as difficulty with blood clotting, as you may be more likely to bleed while using Piperacillin, Carbenicillin, Ticarcillin, Oxacillin; Congestive heart failure ; People with kidney diseases; People with diseases of the stomach and intestines (especially colitis) because the risk of disease progression is worse when using penicillin antibiotics. In case the disease symptoms do not improve after 2-3 days of taking the drug, the patient should notify the treating doctor for diagnosis and re-determination of the disease.
Bactocill medicine can cause diarrhea in some patients:
For severe diarrhea that is a sign of serious side effects, the patient should note that they should not arbitrarily use diarrhea medicine but need to inform the doctor. treating physician for treatment; For mild diarrhea, patients can use diarrhea drugs containing Kaolin or Attapulgite... . Patients should check with their treating physician before changing their oral regimen or dose of diabetes medication.
Note in the elderly: No dose adjustment of Bactocill is required in the elderly.
Note in pregnant women: The drug does not affect the development of the fetus. However, the use of Bactocill in pregnant women should be prescribed by the treating doctor.
Note in lactating women: The drug is excreted in breast milk and may cause side effects in nursing infants such as diarrhea, fungal infections, skin rashes... Therefore, patients should stop giving the drug. breast-feeding while using Bactocill.

5. Drug interactions

Bactocill drug may interact with some of the following drugs: Amifampridine, Alfentanil, Benzhydrocodone, Buprenorphine, Cholera vaccine, antibiotics Clarithromycin, Codeine, Cyclosporine, Daclatasvir, Dihydrocodeine, Doxorubicin, Donepezil, Elbasvir, Entrectinib, Mestranol..
The effectiveness of oral contraceptives containing Estrogen is reduced when used concurrently with penicillin group antibiotics. Therefore, the patient should use an additional method of contraception during treatment with Bactocill.
Drug interactions occur that affect the treatment of Bactocill, increasing the risk of unwanted effects. Patients need to inform the treating doctor of all medicines they are using including non-prescription drugs, prescription drugs and dietary supplements before being treated with Bactocill to ensure safety and effectiveness when taking Bactocill. treatment.

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