Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for UCLA Health

Oxacillin

C. diff Risk

Medium

Oral Bioavailability

Low

Approximate Cost

$$$

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

12g/day as a continuous infusion over 24 hours
OR
1-2g IV Q4-6H

Renal - Adult

No specific dose adjustment provided by the manufacturer

Hepatic - Adult

No specific dose adjustment provided by the manufacturer

Pediatric

General Information

Common Usage

Common Usage

Treatment of MSSA infections

Drug Monitoring

Drug Monitoring

Clinical

  •  Baseline and periodic CBC with differential

  •  Periodic urinalysis/comprehensive metabolic panel (especially with prolonged therapy)

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • Allergy (immediate or delayed)

  • Phlebitis at injection site in a peripheral vein

  • Cytopenias

  • Eosinophilia

  • Interstitial nephritis

  • Abnormal liver enzymes

Major Interactions

Major Interactions

  •  Tetracyclines can diminish oxacillin activity

  •  Warfarin: decreased PT/INR with concomitant dicloxacillin

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Antimicrobial class: Antistaphylococcal penicillin

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 0.9-1.8 hours

Biliary penetration: Moderate

Lung penetration: Therapeutic

Urine penetration: Therapeutic