DICLOXACILLIN belongs to the 'antibiotics' class of drugs, primarily used to treat bacterial infections. It is used to treat various infections like bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes), pneumonia (infection in one or both lungs), or staphylococcal infections. Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly.
DICLOXACILLIN contains Dicloxacillin, a penicillin antibiotic. It has bactericidal (ability to kill bacteria) activity against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic (requires oxygen to survive) and anaerobic (survives with little or no oxygen) bacteria. Dicloxacillin binds to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits cell wall synthesis.
Use DICLOXACILLIN as suggested by the doctor. Your doctor will advise the dose and duration based on the severity of your infection. Like all medicines, DICLOXACILLIN also causes side effects, although not everybody gets them. Common side effects of DICLOXACILLIN include heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, red or swollen gums, and blisters/ulcers in the mouth. If any of these effects persist or worsen, seek medical advice promptly.
Brief your medical history to the doctor if you have any allergic reactions to antibiotics. Please inform your doctor if you have any liver, kidney diseases, bleeding disorders, and asthma. Do not use DICLOXACILLIN while having vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (typhoid vaccine) since DICLOXACILLIN may affect the vaccine's activity. DICLOXACILLIN should be used during pregnancy only if the doctor advised you. It is also excreted into breast milk. Hence, it is recommended to consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking DICLOXACILLIN.
Bacterial infections.
DICLOXACILLIN contains Dicloxacillin that belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics. It has a bactericidal action against gram-positive and gram-negative aerobic and anaerobic bacteria. It acts by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) inside the bacterial cell wall and inhibits its cell wall synthesis. This process further leads to cell lysis or death. Thus, DICLOXACILLIN helps treat various bacterial infections. DICLOXACILLIN does not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections.
If you have a history of any asthma, kidney disease, stomach problems (nausea, vomiting, digestive issues), bleeding disorders, and heart or liver diseases. Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) is reported during usage of antibiotics like DICLOXACILLIN. Therefore, please undergo an examination to rule out the chances of CDAD if you experience diarrhea following DICLOXACILLIN therapy. Let your doctor know if you are undergoing any vaccinations with live bacterial vaccines (like typhoid vaccine) since DICLOXACILLIN may affect vaccines' activity. DICLOXACILLIN should be used with caution during pregnancy. DICLOXACILLIN is also excreted into breast milk. Please seek medical advice if you are breastfeeding before taking DICLOXACILLIN. Sometimes, antibiotic medications can cause antibiotic resistance. In such cases, your doctor may prescribe other antibiotics, you are not resistant to.
Drug-Drug Interaction: DICLOXACILLIN may interact with anticoagulants (warfarin), anti-cancer drugs (methotrexate), and antibiotics (tetracycline).
Drug-Food Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking DICLOXACILLIN to prevent unpleasant side-effects, such as nausea and vomiting.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Before taking DICLOXACILLIN, let your doctor know if you have kidney disease, bleeding disorders, asthma, heart or liver diseases, and are undergoing dialysis treatment.
Avoid alcohol consumption while taking DICLOXACILLIN to prevent unpleasant side-effects, such as nausea and vomiting.
It is not known if DICLOXACILLIN affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before taking DICLOXACILLIN if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
DICLOXACILLIN is excreted into the breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Please consult your doctor before taking DICLOXACILLIN if you are breastfeeding.
It is unknown whether DICLOXACILLIN affects your ability to drive and operating machinery. Drive only if you are physically stable and mentally focussed. If you experience any dizziness after taking DICLOXACILLIN, do not drive or operate any machinery.
Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases before taking DICLOXACILLIN. Your doctor will prescribe DICLOXACILLIN only if the benefits outweigh the risk.
If you have any history of kidney diseases before taking DICLOXACILLIN, please inform your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe DICLOXACILLIN only if the benefits outweigh the risk.
DICLOXACILLIN is to be given to children only when prescribed by the doctor.
Bacterial infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and causes illness. It can infect any part of the body and multiply very quickly. Bacteria occur in three basic shapes: spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacteria may be gram-positive (have thick cell walls) or gram-negative (do not have a cell wall). Some common symptoms of a bacterial infection include cough, fever, and tiredness.