Synonyms: Bactocill®
oxacillin is an approved drug (FDA (1971))
Compound class:
Synthetic organic
Comment: Oxacillin is a semi-synthetic penicillinase-resistant and acid-stable, a parenteral β-lactam (penicillin) antibacterial. It has replaced methicillin in clinical use.
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Summary of Clinical Use ![]() |
Oxacillin is used to treat moderate-to-severe, penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections. In the US oxacillin or nafcillin are recommended as the first-line treatment of choice for staphylococcal endocarditis (in patients with no artificial heart valves). Oxacillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (ORSA) can be treated with vancomycin. |
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For extended ADME data see the following: Drugs.com |