CXN
CXN Brand names, CXN Analogs
CXN Brand Names Mixture
- No information avaliable
CXN Chemical_Formula
C19H18ClN3O5S
CXN RX_link
No information avaliable
CXN fda sheet
CXN msds (material safety sheet)
CXN Synthesis Reference
No information avaliable
CXN Molecular Weight
435.882 g/mol
CXN Melting Point
No information avaliable
CXN H2O Solubility
13.9 mg/L
CXN State
Solid
CXN LogP
2.274
CXN Dosage Forms
Capsules (250 mg, 500 mg); Powder (125 mg/5 mL when reconstituted)
CXN Indication
Used to treat infections caused by penicillinase-producing staphylococci, including pneumococci, group A beta-hemolytic streptococci, and penicillin G-sensitive and penicillin G-resistant staphylococci.
CXN Pharmacology
Cloxacillin is a semisynthetic antibiotic in the same class as penicillin. Cloxacillin is for use against staphylococci that produce beta-lactamase.
CXN Absorption
Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
CXN side effects and Toxicity
Oral LD50 in rat and mouse is 5000 mg/kg. Intravenous LD50 in rat is 1660 mg/kg. Symptoms of overdose include wheezing, tightness in the chest, fever, itching, bad cough, blue skin color, fits, and swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
CXN Patient Information
CXN Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
