Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Oxacillin

Oral Bioavailability

NA

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

2g IV q4h

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Bactocill

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects
  • Rash

Rare

  • Increased LFTs

  • AIN

  • Cytopenias

Additional Information

Additional Information

Drug of choice for MSSA

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits cell wall synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Antistaphylococcal penicillin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 1 hours

Urine penetration: Poor

Metabolism: Hepatic