Flucin 250 Flucloxacillin Capsule 250 mg

  • Product Name : Flucin 250 Flucloxacillin Capsule 250 mg
  • Category : Antibiotic
  • Manufacturer Name : Lilly
  • Trade Name : Flucin 250
  • Available Dosage : 250 mg
  • Packing : Strip
  • Pack Insert/Leaflet : 1 Pack/100 Capsules
  • Ingredients : Flucloxacillin
  • Formulation : Capsule
  • Therapeutic use : to treat skin infections, external ear infections, infections of leg ulcers
  • Production Capacity : 100000

Description:-

Introduction to Flucin 250 Flucloxacillin Capsule 250 mg

Flucin 250 Flucloxacillin Capsule 250 mg, produced by Lexaro Healthcare, offers a targeted approach to treating infections caused by susceptible bacteria. This antibiotic is particularly effective against strains that produce penicillinase, an enzyme that can deactivate other penicillins, making it a vital option in antibiotic therapy.


Uses of Flucin 250 Flucloxacillin Capsule 250 mg

Flucin 250 Flucloxacillin Capsule is indicated for:

Skin and Soft Tissue Infections: Treats conditions such as cellulitis, abscesses, and impetigo.

Respiratory Tract Infections: Used in managing infections like pneumonia, bronchitis, and sinusitis.

Bone and Joint Infections: Effective in treating osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.

Endocarditis: Assists in the treatment of bacterial endocarditis, especially in cases involving penicillin-resistant bacteria.


Benefits of Flucin 250 Flucloxacillin Capsule 250 mg

Penicillinase-Resistant: Effective against bacteria that produce penicillinase, extending its spectrum of action compared to standard penicillins.

Broad-Spectrum Antibiotic: Addresses a wide range of infections caused by gram-positive bacteria.

Convenient Oral Dosage: Available in a 250 mg capsule, facilitating easy and consistent dosing.

Fast-Acting and Reliable: Provides rapid relief from symptoms and accelerates recovery from bacterial infections.


Mechanism of Action of Flucin 250 Flucloxacillin Capsule 250 mg

Flucloxacillin functions by:

Inhibiting Cell Wall Synthesis: It binds to specific penicillin-binding proteins in bacterial cells, disrupting the synthesis of peptidoglycan, an essential component of the bacterial cell wall.

Inducing Bacterial Lysis: The inhibition of peptidoglycan synthesis weakens the cell wall, causing bacterial lysis and death.

Resistance to Penicillinase: Flucloxacillin is not inactivated by penicillinase, making it effective against penicillin-resistant strains.