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PATIENT & CAREGIVER EDUCATION
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may You may report side effects to your
Oxacillin be rare, some people may have very bad national health agency.
and sometimes deadly side effects when
This information from Lexicomp® explains taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-
what you need to know about this medical help right away if you have any of 800-332-1088. You may also report side
medication, including what it’s used for, the following signs or symptoms that may effects at https://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
how to take it, its side effects, and when to be related to a very bad side effect:
How is this drug best taken?
call your healthcare provider.
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash;
Use this drug as ordered by your doctor.
What is this drug used for? hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or Read all information given to you.
peeling skin with or without fever;
It is used to treat bacterial infections.
wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; Follow all instructions closely.
trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking;
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I It is given as a shot into a muscle or as an
unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the
take this drug?
mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Rarely, infusion into a vein over a period of time.
If you are allergic to this drug; any part of some allergic reactions have been deadly.
It is given as a shot into a vein.
this drug; or any other drugs, foods, or Signs of liver problems like dark urine,
substances. Tell your doctor about the What do I do if I miss a dose?
tiredness, decreased appetite, upset
allergy and what signs you had.
stomach or stomach pain, light-colored
Call your doctor to find out what to do.
If you are allergic to penicillin. stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
Signs of kidney problems like unable to How do I store and/or throw out this
If you are taking tetracycline.
drug?
pass urine, change in how much urine is
This is not a list of all drugs or health passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight If you need to store this drug at home,
problems that interact with this drug. gain.
talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of Very bad dizziness or passing out. about how to store it.
your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural
products, vitamins) and health problems. Muscle or joint pain. General drug facts
You must check to make sure that it is safe
for you to take this drug with all of your Mouth irritation. If your symptoms or health problems do
drugs and health problems. Do not start, not get better or if they become worse, call
Feeling very tired or weak.
stop, or change the dose of any drug your doctor.
without checking with your doctor. Severe stomach pain.
Do not share your drugs with others
What are some things I need to know or Diarrhea is common with and do not take anyone else’s drugs.
do while I take this drug? antibiotics. Rarely, a severe form
Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep
called C diff– associated diarrhea
For all patients taking this drug: all drugs out of the reach of children and
(CDAD) may happen. Sometimes,
pets.
Tell all of your health care providers that this has led to a deadly bowel
problem. CDAD may happen during Throw away unused or expired drugs. Do
you take this drug. This includes your
or a few months after taking antibiotics.
doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. not flush down a toilet or pour down a
Call your doctor right away if you have
stomach pain, cramps, or very loose, drain unless you are told to do so. Check
Have your blood work checked if you are with your pharmacist if you have questions
watery, or bloody stools. Check with your
on this drug for a long time. doctor before treating diarrhea. about the best way to throw out drugs.
There may be drug take-back programs in
Talk with your doctor. Rarely, low blood cell counts have your area.
Do not use longer than you have been happened with this drug. Call your doctor Some drugs may have another patient
right away if you have any unexplained
told. A second infection may happen. information leaflet. If you have any
bruising or bleeding; signs of infection like
fever, chills, or sore throat; or feel very questions about this drug, please talk with
If you are on a low-sodium or sodium-
tired or weak. your doctor, nurse,
free diet, talk with your doctor.
What are some other side effects of this pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Some of these products have sodium.
drug?
Some drugs may have another patient
If you are 65 or older, use this drug with
All drugs may cause side effects. However, information leaflet. Check with your
care. You could have more side effects. many people have no side effects or only pharmacist. If you have any questions
have minor side effects. Call your doctor or about this drug, please talk with your
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan get medical help if any of these side effects doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health
on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. or any other side effects bother you or do care provider.
You will need to talk about the benefits and not go away:
risks to you and the baby. If you think there has been an overdose,
Diarrhea, upset stomach, or call your poison control center or get
Children: throwing up. medical care right away. Be ready to tell or
show what was taken, how much, and
If the patient is a child, use this drug with Change in tongue color.
when it happened.
care. The risk of some side effects may be These are not all of the side effects that
higher in children. may occur. If you have questions about side

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