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'''Oxacillin sodium''' (trade name '''Bactocill''') is a | '''Oxacillin sodium''' (trade name '''Bactocill''') is a narrow spectrum [[beta-lactam antibiotic]] of the [[penicillin]] class. It has been used particularly in the treatment of ''[[Staphylococcus aureus]]'' infection, and resistant strains may be called [[methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus|oxacillin-resistant ''Staphylococcus aureus'']] (ORSA). It is not in use in the UK (which only uses it for laboratory identification of MRSA and to detect penicillin resistance in ''[[Streptococcus pneumoniae]]''). | ||
Is very active against gram negative organisms such as E.coli (possibly incorrect stetement. need to verify). | Is very active against gram negative organisms such as E.coli (possibly incorrect stetement. need to verify). | ||
Revision as of 17:36, 26 December 2013
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Synonyms and keywords: Oxacillin sodium
Overview
Oxacillin sodium (trade name Bactocill) is a narrow spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class. It has been used particularly in the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infection, and resistant strains may be called oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ORSA). It is not in use in the UK (which only uses it for laboratory identification of MRSA and to detect penicillin resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae). Is very active against gram negative organisms such as E.coli (possibly incorrect stetement. need to verify).
Category
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins
US Brand Names
OXACILLIN®
FDA Package Insert
Description | Clinical Pharmacology | Microbiology | Indications and Usage | Contraindications | Warnings and Precautions | Adverse Reactions | Overdosage | Dosage and Administration | How Supplied | Labels and Packages
Mechanism of Action
Penicillinase-resistant penicillins exert a bactericidal action against penicillin susceptible microorganisms during the state of active multiplication. All penicillins inhibit the biosynthesis of the bacterial cell wall.[1]
References
- ↑ "OXACILLIN (OXACILLIN SODIUM) INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION [AUROMEDICS PHARMA LLC]". Text " accessdate" ignored (help)