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Generic Name: oxacillin (ox a SIL in)
Brand names: Bactocill, Oxacillin Sodium ADD-Vantage
Oxacillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body.
Oxacillin is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria, such as a staphylococcal (also called "staph") infection.
Oxacillin may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Before using oxacillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others, or if you have asthma, liver disease, kidney disease, or a history of any type of allergy.
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
amoxicillin (Amoxil, Amoxicot, Biomox, Dispermox, Trimox);
ampicillin (Omnipen, Principen);
carbenicillin (Geocillin);
dicloxacillin (Dycill, Dynapen);
penicillin (Beepen-VK, Ledercillin VK, Pen-V, Pen-Vee K, Pfizerpen, V-Cillin K, Veetids, and others).
Before using oxacillin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs (especially cephalosporins such as Ceclor, Ceftin, Duricef, Keflex, and others), or if you have:
asthma;
liver disease;
kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
a history of diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics; or
a history of any type of allergy.
If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take oxacillin.
Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your kidney or liver function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.
This medication can cause you to have unusual results with certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using oxacillin.
See also: Oxacillin dosage (in more detail)
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at your next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
Overdose symptoms may include confusion, behavior changes, a severe skin rash, urinating less than usual, or seizure (black-out or convulsions).
Antibiotic medicines can cause diarrhea, which may be a sign of a new infection. If you have diarrhea that is watery or has blood in it, call your doctor. Do not use any medicine to stop the diarrhea unless your doctor has told you to.
fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
severe skin rash, itching, or peeling;
agitation, confusion, unusual thoughts or behavior; or
seizure (black-out or convulsions).
Less serious side effects may include:
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
vaginal itching or discharge;
headache;
swollen, black, or "hairy" tongue; or
thrush (white patches or inside your mouth or throat).
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Usual Adult Dose for Endocarditis:
Native valve endocarditis due to staphylococci:
Oxacillin 2 g IV every 4 hours or 3 g IV every 6 hours (total 12 g/day) with or without gentamicin 3 mg/kg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses.
Duration: Oxacillin, 6 weeks; gentamicin 3 to 5 days
Prosthetic valve endocarditis due to staphylococci:
Oxacillin 2 g IV every 4 hours or 3 g IV every 6 hours (total 12 g/day) plus rifampin 300 mg orally every 8 hours, with or without gentamicin 3 mg/kg/day in 2 or 3 divided doses.
Duration: Oxacillin and rifampin, 6 weeks or more; gentamicin 2 weeks
Refer to current published guidelines for detailed recommendations.
Usual Adult Dose for Joint Infection:
2 g IV or IM every 4 to 6 hours for 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection. Longer therapy, for 6 weeks or more, may be required for prosthetic joint infections. A third-generation cephalosporin, ciprofloxacin, and/or rifampin should be added, depending on the results of the Gram stain.
Usual Adult Dose for Meningitis:
2 g IV or IM every 4 hours for 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Osteomyelitis:
2 g IV or IM every 4 hours for 4 to 6 weeks, depending on the nature and severity of the infection. Chronic osteomyelitis may require additional oral antibiotic therapy, possibly for up to 6 months.
Usual Adult Dose for Pneumonia:
2 g IV or IM every 4 hours. Therapy should continue for 7 to 10 days if pneumococcus pneumonia is suspected and up to 21 days if other organisms are responsible.
Alternatively, 500 mg to 1 g orally every 4 to 6 hours, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Septicemia:
2 g IV or IM every 4 to 6 hours for 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Sinusitis:
1 to 1.5 g IV or IM or 500 mg to 1 g orally every 4 to 6 hours for 10 to 14 days, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Usual Adult Dose for Skin or Soft Tissue Infection:
1 to 1.5 g IV or IM every 4 to 6 hours for 7 days, or for 3 days after acute inflammation resolves, depending on the nature and severity of the infection.
Alternatively, 500 mg orally every 4 to 6 hours may be used for mild infections or follow-up after initial parenteral therapy:
Usual Pediatric Dose for Bacterial Infection:
Neonates:
2000 g: 25 to 50 mg/kg IV or IM every 8 hours.
> 7 days, birthweight > 7 days, birthweight 1200 to 2000 g: 25 to 50 mg/kg IV or IM every 8 hours.
> 7 days, birthweight > 2000 g: 25 to 50 mg/kg IV or IM every 6 hours.
1 month to 12 years:
Mild to moderate infections:
Parenteral: 25 to 37.5 mg/kg IV or IM every 6 hours.
Oral: 12.5 mg/kg every 6 hours.
Severe infections: 150 to 200 mg/kg/day IV or IM in equally divided doses every 4 to 6 hours.
Maximum dose: 12 g/day.
Before taking oxacillin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:
methotrexate (Rheumatrex, Trexall); or
probenecid (Benemid).
This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with oxacillin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.
See also: oxacillin side effects (in more detail)
Colchimax may be available in the countries listed below.
Colchicine is reported as an ingredient of Colchimax in the following countries:
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