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    Oxal is a generic penicillin antibiotic with the brand name Shanxi Taisheng. It is administered intravenously every 6 hours at a dose of 610 mg to treat infections caused by staphylococcus resistant to other penicillins, including tissue infections and skin disorders. Possible side effects include fever, sore throat, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, while allergic reactions and pseudomembranous colitis are also possible adverse effects. Nurses should take precautions such as using alternate infusion sites every 48 hours to prevent vein irritation when administering the intravenous medication.

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    Oxal is a generic penicillin antibiotic with the brand name Shanxi Taisheng. It is administered intravenously every 6 hours at a dose of 610 mg to treat infections caused by staphylococcus resistant to other penicillins, including tissue infections and skin disorders. Possible side effects include fever, sore throat, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, while allergic reactions and pseudomembranous colitis are also possible adverse effects. Nurses should take precautions such as using alternate infusion sites every 48 hours to prevent vein irritation when administering the intravenous medication.

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    Oxal is a generic penicillin antibiotic with the brand name Shanxi Taisheng. It is administered intravenously every 6 hours at a dose of 610 mg to treat infections caused by staphylococcus resistant to other penicillins, including tissue infections and skin disorders. Possible side effects include fever, sore throat, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, while allergic reactions and pseudomembranous colitis are also possible adverse effects. Nurses should take precautions such as using alternate infusion sites every 48 hours to prevent vein irritation when administering the intravenous medication.

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    1 Oxacillin

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    Oxal is a generic penicillin antibiotic with the brand name Shanxi Taisheng. It is administered intravenously every 6 hours at a dose of 610 mg to treat infections caused by staphylococcus resistant to other penicillins, including tissue infections and skin disorders. Possible side effects include fever, sore throat, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps, while allergic reactions and pseudomembranous colitis are also possible adverse effects. Nurses should take precautions such as using alternate infusion sites every 48 hours to prevent vein irritation when administering the intravenous medication.

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    Name of Drug

    Classificatio
    n

    Generic name:
    Oxal

    Penicillin,
    Oxacillin Na

    Brand name:
    Shanxi
    Taisheng

    Dose,
    Frequency
    and Route
    Dose:
    610 mg
    Frequency:
    Every 6 hours
    Route:
    IV

    Mechanism of
    Action
    Inhibits cell-wall
    synthesis during
    microorganism
    multiplication;
    bacteria resists
    penicillin by
    producing
    penicillinase
    enzymes that
    convert penicillin
    to inactivate
    penecillic acids.
    Oxacillin resists
    these enzymes.

    Indication

    Contraindication
    s

    Treatment of
    Hypersensitivity to
    infections due to penicillin.
    Staphylococcus
    resistant to
    benzyl
    penicillin
    including tissue
    infections and
    skin disorders.

    Side effects and


    Adverse Reactions
    Side effects:
    Fever
    Sore throat
    Diarrhea
    Nausea and
    vomiting
    Abdominal
    cramps

    Nursing Responsibilities

    Adverse Reactions:
    Allergy
    Pseudomembrano
    us colitis
    Thrombophlebitis

    Use cautiously in
    patients with other
    drug allergy,
    especially to
    cephalosporin.
    Obtain specimen for
    culture and sensitivity
    tests before first dose.
    To prevent vein
    irritation, avoid
    continuous infusions.
    Change site every 48
    hours.
    Give 1-2 hours before
    or 2-3 hours after
    meals to prevent
    gastric irritation.
    Use isotonic saline or
    D5W and mix with
    recommended volume
    for desired strength.
    Given by continuous
    IV infusion in larger
    doses.
    For intermittent IV
    administration (every
    6 hours) reconstitute
    with

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