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Dicloxacillin - Product Introduction

Definition
Dicloxacillin is a semi-synthetic antibiotic in the penicillin class, primarily used to treat bacterial infections caused by Staphylococcus species. It is resistant to penicillinase, an enzyme produced by certain bacteria that typically inactivates regular penicillin.

Functions

· Antibacterial: Effectively inhibits bacterial cell wall synthesis, preventing the growth and spread of bacterial infections.

· Penicillinase-resistant: Offers protection against penicillin-resistant bacteria, particularly Staphylococcus aureus.

· Broad-spectrum: Used for both gram-positive and some gram-negative bacterial infections.

Applications

· Pharmaceuticals: Available in oral and injectable forms to treat infections like skin and soft tissue infections, respiratory tract infections, and urinary tract infections.

· Veterinary Medicine: Applied in the treatment of bacterial infections in animals.

· Medical: Prescribed in clinical settings for its effectiveness against penicillin-resistant strains of bacteria.