What is Oxacillin Sodium: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated Jan 13, 2021  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Oxacillin Sodium overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • PremierPro Rx oxacillin, PremierPro Rx oxacillin

Generic Names:

  • Oxacillin Sodium

Uses:

  • Treats infection caused by bacteria. This medicine is a penicillin antibiotic.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antibiotic

Forms:

  • Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection

What form(s) does Oxacillin Sodium come in

  • Injectable

What are common Oxacillin Sodium doses?

  • Solution Reconstituted 2GM

  • Solution Reconstituted 10GM

Common Oxacillin Sodium prescriptions

  • Oxacillin Sodium
    10gm solution reconstituted

  • Oxacillin Sodium
    1gm solution reconstituted

  • Oxacillin Sodium
    2gm solution reconstituted

How to take Oxacillin Sodium

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins or as a shot into one of your muscles.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

  • Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given through a needle placed in one of your veins or as a shot into one of your muscles.

  • Injection routeUse a new needle and syringe each time you inject your medicine.

  • Take all of the medicine in your prescription to clear up your infection, even if you feel better after the first few doses.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Injection routeYou may be taught how to give your medicine at home. Make sure you understand all instructions before giving yourself an injection. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.

What to do if you miss a dose of Oxacillin Sodium

  • Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

  • Injection routeAsk your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any leftover medicine, containers, and other supplies. Throw away old medicine after the expiration date has passed.

  • Injection routeThrow away used needles in a hard, closed container that the needles cannot poke through. Keep this container away from children and pets.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Oxacillin Sodium contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to oxacillin or any type of penicillin, such as amoxicillin, penicillin, Amoxil®, Augmentin®, Trimox®, or Veetids®.

Oxacillin Sodium warnings

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, or any allergies.

  • Use this medicine to treat only the infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use this medicine for any infection that has not been checked by your doctor.

  • This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, or body aches.

  • Lightheadedness or fainting.

  • Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in your upper stomach.

  • Seizure.

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

  • Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

Oxacillin Sodium interactions

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using medicine to treat an infection such as doxycycline, minocycline, tetracycline, Minocin®, or Vibramycin®.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have liver disease, kidney disease, asthma, or any allergies.

  • Use this medicine to treat only the infection your doctor has prescribed it for. Do not use this medicine for any infection that has not been checked by your doctor.

  • This medicine can cause diarrhea. Call your doctor if the diarrhea becomes severe, does not stop, or is bloody. Do not take any medicine to stop diarrhea until you have talked to your doctor. Diarrhea can occur 2 months or more after you stop taking this medicine.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Oxacillin Sodium side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, or body aches.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Bloody urine.

  • Decrease in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Diarrhea that may contain blood.

  • Dark-colored urine or pale stools.

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

  • Lightheadedness or fainting.

  • Yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes.

  • Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, or pain in your upper stomach.

  • Seizure.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Blackish-colored tongue.

  • Mild skin rash.

  • Sores or white patches on your lips, mouth, or throat.

  • Joint pain or muscle cramps.

  • Mild nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain.