Cloxacillin

GPTKB entity

Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:antibiotic
gptkbp:affiliatedWith isoxazolyl penicillins
gptkbp:ATCCode gptkb:J01CF02
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Cloxapen
gptkb:Orbenin
Tegopen
gptkbp:CASNumber 61-72-3
gptkbp:chemicalFormula gptkb:C19H18ClN3O5S
gptkbp:contraindication penicillin allergy
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Beecham
gptkbp:effect Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA)
gptkbp:eliminationHalfLife 30 minutes
gptkbp:excretion urine
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cloxacillin
gptkbp:introducedIn 1960s
gptkbp:legalStatus prescription only
gptkbp:mechanismOfAction inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:molecularWeight 435.88 g/mol
gptkbp:notEffectiveAgainst gptkb:MRSA
Gram-negative bacteria
gptkbp:pregnancyCategory B (US)
gptkbp:resistantTo beta-lactamase
gptkbp:routeOfAdministration oral
intramuscular
intravenous
gptkbp:sideEffect rash
allergic reactions
gastrointestinal upset
liver dysfunction
gptkbp:spectrumOfActivity narrow spectrum
gptkbp:usedFor treatment of staphylococcal infections
treatment of skin infections
treatment of respiratory tract infections
treatment of bone and joint infections
treatment of endocarditis
gptkbp:WHOModelListOfEssentialMedicines yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hindustan_Antibiotics
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7