Methocillin S
Methocillin S Brand names, Methocillin S Analogs
Methocillin S Brand Names Mixture
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Methocillin S Chemical_Formula
C19H18ClN3O5S
Methocillin S RX_link
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Methocillin S fda sheet
Methocillin S msds (material safety sheet)
Methocillin S Synthesis Reference
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Methocillin S Molecular Weight
435.882 g/mol
Methocillin S Melting Point
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Methocillin S H2O Solubility
13.9 mg/L
Methocillin S State
Solid
Methocillin S LogP
2.274
Methocillin S Dosage Forms
Capsules (250 mg, 500 mg); Powder (125 mg/5 mL when reconstituted)
Methocillin S 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.
Methocillin S Pharmacology
Cloxacillin is a semisynthetic antibiotic in the same class as penicillin. Cloxacillin is for use against staphylococci that produce beta-lactamase.
Methocillin S Absorption
Well absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract.
Methocillin S 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.
Methocillin S Patient Information
Methocillin S Organisms Affected
Enteric bacteria and other eubacteria
