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Flucloxacillin Flashcards

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What medicine group is Flucloxacillin part of?

A

Penicillinase-resistant penicillin

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What route is Fluocloxacillin administered?

A

Oral
Subcutaneous
Intravenous Infusion

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What are the indications of Flucloxacillin?

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Effective in infections caused by penicillin-resistant staphylococci

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Side effects of Flucloxacillin?

A

Hypersensitivity which can lead to anaphylaxis

Rashes, fever, joint pain, nausea, diarrhoea and vomiting

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Indications and cautions of Flucloxacillin?

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Penicillin Hypersensitivity

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Nursing implications of Flucloxacillin?

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Observe for signs of hypersensitivity.
Advise child/parent to take doses evenly throughout the day and complete the course unless told otherwise.
Taken one hour BEFORE food or two hours AFTER food.

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