Dicloxacillin Generic

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What is a Generic Drug?

A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.

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Description

Dicloxacillin is a prescription antibiotic that your doctor may prescribe for the treatment of different types of infections, including the infection of prosthetic joints and skin infections.

Dicloxacillin works by preventing the synthesis of bacterial cell walls in certain types of infective bacteria that cause infections. By preventing the formation of cell walls, dicloxacillin eventually causes the death of the bacteria.

Fact Table

Formula

C19H17Cl2N3O5S

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

60 to 80%

Legal status

Rx-only

Chemical Name

Dicloxacillin

Elimination half-life

0.7 hours

Dosage (Strength)

250mg, 500mg

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Brands

Generic

Protein binding

98%

PubChem CID

18381

MedlinePlus

a685017

ChEBI

4511

ATC code

J01CF01

DrugBank

DB00485

KEGG

D02348

Routes of administration

Oral

Directions

Take dicloxacillin exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

For prosthetic joint infections, the standard dosage is 500 mg by mouth three to four times daily. Dicloxacillin should be continued for at least three months but might need to be taken indefinitely. For the first 3-6 months of treatment, it should be overlapped with another antibiotic.

For skin infections, the dosage and frequency depend on the exact type of infection. The standard dosage ranges from 250-500 mg four times daily for 5-7 days or as directed by your doctor.

Take this drug on an empty stomach either 1 hour before or 2 hours after food.

Ingredients

The active ingredient is dicloxacillin.

Interactions

Common interactions may include:

  • Acemetacin
  • Aminoglycosides
  • BCG (intravesical)
  • BCG vaccine
  • Brivaracetam
  • CarBAMazepine
  • Carisoprodol
  • Cholera vaccine
  • CloZAPine
  • DiazePAM
  • Dichlorphenamide
  • Etravirine
  • Fosphenytoin-Phenytoin
  • Hormonal contraceptives
  • Immune checkpoint inhibitors
  • Lactobacillus and Estriol
  • Methotrexate
  • Mycophenolate
  • Nelfinavir
  • NiMODipine
  • Omeprazole
  • Ospemifene
  • Probenecid
  • Selpercatinib
  • Sirolimus
  • Sodium picosulfate
  • Tacrolimus
  • Tetracyclines
  • Typhoid vaccine
  • Ubrogepant
  • Vitamin K antagonists
  • Voriconazole

Cautions

Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney problems before starting this drug.

Do not take this medicine for longer than prescribed.

Side Effects

Common dicloxacillin side effects may include:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Anemia
  • Diarrhea
  • Eosinophilia
  • Fever
  • Hematuria
  • Hemolytic anemia
  • Hepatotoxicity
  • Hypersensitivity reaction
  • Increased blood urea nitrogen
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Increased serum creatinine
  • Leukopenia
  • Nausea
  • Neutropenia
  • Prolonged prothrombin time
  • Psudomembranous colitis
  • Seizure
  • Skin rash
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Vaginitis
  • Vomiting

References

Dicloxacillin. Princeton, NJ: Sandoz, Inc.; 2018.


IMPORTANT NOTE: The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.

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