Staflowin 500mg Injection
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Product introduction
Staflowin 500mg Injection 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.
Staflowin 500mg Injection 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.
Staflowin 500mg Injection 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.
Uses of Staflowin Injection
Benefits of Staflowin Injection
In Bacterial infections
Staflowin 500mg Injection 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. Staflowin 500mg Injection 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.
Side effects of Staflowin Injection
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Staflowin
- Gastrointestinal disturbance
How to use Staflowin Injection
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.
How Staflowin Injection works
Staflowin 500mg Injection 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Staflowin 500mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Staflowin 500mg Injection 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
Staflowin 500mg Injection 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
Staflowin 500mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Staflowin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Staflowin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Staflowin 500mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Staflowin 500mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Staflowin Injection?
If you miss a dose of Staflowin 500mg Injection, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Staflowin 500mg Injection for the treatment of bacterial infections.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Penicillins {Antibiotic analog of cloxacillin}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cell wall active agent- Penicillinase resistant Penicillin
Interaction with drugs
Taking Staflowin with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Flucloxacillin Sodium may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Flucloxacillin Sodium.
Flucloxacillin Sodium may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming
Flucloxacillin Sodium may slow down the removal of Pemetrexed from the body.
Your doctor may monitor your creatinine clearance along with your overall treatment and adjust the dos
Co-administration may cause a reduction in blood levels of Streptomycin in individuals with severe kidney disease.
Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease. Yo
Co-administration may cause a reduction in blood levels of Kanamycin in individuals with severe kidney disease.
Let your doctor know if you have a history of kidney disease. Your
Patient concerns
FAQs
Can Staflowin 500mg Injection cause allergic reaction?
Although it is rare but yes, Staflowin 500mg Injection 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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- ScienceDirect. Flucloxacillin. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- PubChem. Flucloxacillin Sodium. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Converge Biotech
Address: 7-2-1813,/5/A/1, Vasavi's Central Court, Unit-II , 3rd Floor, Czech Colony, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad - 500018., Telangana state, India.
Country of origin: India
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