| Cloxacillin
Generic Name: cloxacillin (klox a SILL in)
Brand Names: Cloxapen, Tegopen
What is cloxacillin?
Cloxacillin is an antibiotic in the class of drugs called penicillins.
It fights bacteria in your body.
Cloxacillin is used to treat
many different types of infections caused by staphylococcus bacteria
("staph" infections).
Cloxacillin may also be used for
purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about cloxacillin?
Take all of the cloxacillin that has been prescribed for you
even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to
improve before the infection is completely treated. Do not
break, chew, open, or crush the capsules. Swallow them whole.
Cloxacillin may decrease the effectiveness of birth control
pills. Use a second method of birth control while taking cloxacillin
to protect against pregnancy.
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