Hello Everybody, My father is suffering from breathing problem from last few days. When we take him to a physician he told that my father is suffering from some infection in lungs. He has prescribed Dicloxacillin to my father. Could anyone provide me some more information regarding this drug? I will appreciate information such as for which other purpose this drug is useful, how safe it is for my father. Kindly help me.
Generic Name: dicloxacillin (dye KLOX ah sih lin) Brand Names: Dycill, Dynapen What is the most important information I should know about dicloxacillin? • Take all of the dicloxacillin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated. • Do not break, chew, open, or crush the capsules. Swallow them whole. • Dicloxacillin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking dicloxacillin to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy. What is dicloxacillin? • Dicloxacillin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins. It fights bacteria in the body. • It is used to treat many different types of bacterial infections, especially those caused by staphylococcus bacteria ("staph" infections). • Dicloxacillin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking dicloxacillin? • Do not take dicloxacillin without first talking to your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to another penicillin or to a cephalosporin. You may also have an allergic reaction to dicloxacillin • Before taking dicloxacillin, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, stomach or intestinal disease, or infectious mononucleosis. You may not be able to take dicloxacillin because of an increased risk of side effects. • Dicloxacillin is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not, however, take dicloxacillin without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment. • It is not known whether dicloxacillin passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take dicloxacillin? • Take dicloxacillin exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Take dicloxacillin on an empty stomach 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. • Dicloxacillin should be taken at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night to keep the medicine level in your blood high enough to treat the infection. • Do not crush, chew or open any capsule form of dicloxacillin. Swallow them whole. • Shake the liquid form of dicloxacillin well before measuring a dose. To ensure that you get a correct dose, measure the suspension with a dose-measuring spoon or cup, not a regular tablespoon. If you do not have a dose-measuring device, ask your pharmacist where you can get one. • Take all of the dicloxacillin that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may start to improve before the infection is completely treated. • Store the capsules at room temperature and store the suspension in the refrigerator for longer use. The suspension is good for 14 days if it is stored in the refrigerator. Throw away any unused liquid after this amount of time. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the dose you missed and take only the next regularly scheduled dose. Do not take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor. • If you have only missed one dose, you can take the rest of your scheduled doses for the day at evenly spaced intervals. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected. • Symptoms of an dicloxacillin overdose include muscle spasms or weakness, pain or twitching, pain in the fingers or toes, loss of feeling in the fingers or toes, seizures, confusion, coma, or agitation. What should I avoid while taking dicloxacillin? • Alcohol may be irritating to the stomach if taken with dicloxacillin, so use it with moderation. What are the possible side effects of dicloxacillin? • If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking dicloxacillin and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately: · an allergic reaction (shortness of breath; closing of the throat; hives; swelling of the lips, face, or tongue; rash; or fainting); · seizures; · severe watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps; or · unusual bleeding or bruising. • Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take dicloxacillin and talk to your doctor if you experience · mild nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain; · white patches on the tongue (thrush/ yeast infection); · itching or discharge of the vagina (vaginal yeast infection); or · black, "hairy" tongue or sore mouth or tongue. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect dicloxacillin? • Some drugs may decrease the effects of dicloxacillin and prevent it from properly treating your infection. Before taking dicloxacillin, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following drugs: · cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid); or · another antibiotic (for the same or for a different infection) such as erythromycin (Ery-Tab, E-Mycin, E.E.S., others), tetracycline (Sumycin, others), minocycline (Minocin), doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin, others), or any other. • Dicloxacillin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking dicloxacillin to ensure protection from unintended pregnancy. • Probenecid (Benemid) may increase the effects of dicloxacillin. These drugs may be used together for this purpose; however, be sure your doctor is aware if you are taking probenecid. • Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with dicloxacillin. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products .
Don't have any more to offer than that, other than some good vibes...hope your father has a speedy reover!
