Not available in the U.S.
Cloxacillin
CLOXAPEN
What it isPenicillinase-resistant penicillin; staphylococcal infection outside the US.
Why this oneIt covers MSSA where plain penicillin fails, and is the standard agent in many countries.
What limits itNo MRSA cover. Frequent dosing on an empty stomach; not US-marketed.
FDA-approved for
- staphylococcal infections (1965)
NO BOXED WARNINGS
Principal riskNo MRSA cover
Classes and tags
Clinical profile
Mechanism of action: Cloxacillin ballicule
Open Cloxacillin in the interactive console ↗
Memory aids: mascots and interaction avatars
Β lactam ring → the defining structure of penicillins and cephalosporins
