Fluklas 1000mg Injection


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Alniche Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Flucloxacillin Sodium (1000mg)
Salt Synonyms Floxacillin
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPenicillins {Antibiotic analog of cloxacillin}
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
Action ClassCell wall active agent- Penicillinase resistant Penicillin
User Rating4.2
User Reviews511

FAQ

Question
Can Fluklas 1000mg cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Fluklas 1000mg can cause allergic reaction and is harmful in patients with known allergy to penicillins. Get emergency medical help if you have any of the signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
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What if you forget to take Fluklas Injection?
If you miss a dose of Fluklas 1000mg, consult your doctor.
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Fluklas 1000mg Injection Reviews

Fluklas 1000mg is an antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, nasal sinuses, respiratory tract, skin, and soft tissue, bones and joints, and blood.

Fluklas 1000mg is a penicillin-type of antibiotic, which mainly fights and stops the growth of the gram-positive type of bacteria. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional.

This medicine should be used regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The total duration of treatment and precise dosage will be decided by your doctor, depending on the type of infection that you have and how well you respond to the medication. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin or penicillin-type of medicine.

Allergic reactions, injection site reactions like pain, swelling or redness, vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea may be seen as side effects in some patients. These are temporary and usually resolve quickly. Consult your doctor if any of these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. This medicine is generally regarded as safe to use during pregnancy if used under a doctor’s supervision.

How Fluklas 1000mg Injection Works

Fluklas 1000mg is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming their own protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive. This treats your infection.

How to Use Fluklas 1000mg Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Fluklas 1000mg Injection

  • In Bacterial infections: Fluklas 1000mg is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. Fluklas 1000mg is given by a doctor or a nurse and should not be self-administered. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Uses of Fluklas 1000mg Injection

  • Bacterial infections

Fluklas 1000mg Injection Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CAUTION
Fluklas 1000mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fluklas 1000mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Fluklas 1000mg should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fluklas 1000mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fluklas 1000mg. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Fluklas 1000mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding  CAUTION
Fluklas 1000mg should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving  SAFE
Fluklas 1000mg does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

  • It is given by an injection into a vein or muscle, or via a drip into a vein.
  • Finish the prescribed course, even if you start to feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
  • You have been prescribed Fluklas 1000mg for the treatment of bacterial infections.
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
  • Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

References

  1. ScienceDirect. Flucloxacillin.
  2. PubChem. Flucloxacillin Sodium.

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