Oxacillin

Oxacillin is a broad-spectrum penicillin antibiotic used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections. It is a semi-synthetic penicillin which means it is derived from a natural penicillin but has been slightly modified chemically. Oxacillin is used to treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and many other types of bacteria. It is usually taken orally, but may be given intramuscularly or intravenously in severe cases.

Oxacillin

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
J - Antiinfectives for systemic use
J01 Antibacterials for systemic use
J01C - Beta-lactam antibacterials, penicillins
J01CF Beta-lactamase-resistant penicillins
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
QJ - Antiinfectives for systemic use
QJ51 Antibacterials for intramammary use
QJ51C - Beta-lactam antibacterials, penicillins, for intramammary use
QJ51CF Beta-lactamase resistant penicillins
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