Nafcillin Sodium In Dextrose

• Nafcillin Novaplus

• Dicloxacillin Sodium
• Nafcillin Sodium
• Nafcillin Sodium in Dextrose
• Oxacillin Sodium
• Oxacillin Sodium in Dextrose

• Injectable

• By injection

Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your dose and schedule. This medicine is given through a needle placed in a vein.

A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.

Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to nafcillin or other types of penicillin. Some forms of this medicine contain dextrose and should not be used if you are allergic to corn or corn products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have asthma, liver disease, or kidney disease.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics, such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cephalexin, or Ceclor®.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.

Red or dark brown urine.

Seizures.

Severe diarrhea, especially if it is bloody, or severe stomach cramps or pain.

Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat.

Unusual bleeding or bruising.

Unusual weakness or tiredness.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using tetracycline antibiotics (such as doxycycline, minocycline, Minocin®, or Sumycin®), cyclosporine (Sandimmune®, Neoral®), or a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin®).

Make sure your doctor knows if you are allergic to cephalosporin antibiotics, such as cefaclor, cefadroxil, cephalexin, or Ceclor®.

This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

• Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat.
• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.
• Red or dark brown urine.
• Unusual bleeding or bruising.
• Seizures.
• Unusual weakness or tiredness.
• Lightheadedness or fainting.
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Black or hairy tongue.
• Decrease in how much or how often you urinate.
• Pain, itching, burning, swelling, or a lump under your skin where the needle is placed.
• Severe diarrhea, especially if it is bloody, or severe stomach cramps or pain.
• Muscle or joint pain.
• Skin rash.
• Mild diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting.