Cloxacillin
Cloxacillin (pronounced kloks-uh-sil-in) is an antibiotic used in the treatment of various bacterial infections. It belongs to the class of penicillin antibiotics and is commonly used to treat infections caused by Staphylococcus bacteria.
Etymology
The term "Cloxacillin" is derived from the chemical name 7-(2-chloro-6-fluorophenyl)-3-methyl-8-oxo-5-thia-1-azabicyclo[4.2.0]oct-2-ene-2-carboxylic acid. The prefix "Clox-" is derived from "chloro" and "oxo", referring to the presence of a chlorine atom and a carbonyl group in the molecule.
Usage
Cloxacillin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, including skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and respiratory tract infections. It is particularly effective against Staphylococcus aureus, a common cause of skin and soft tissue infections.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of medication used to treat bacterial infections.
- Penicillin: A group of antibiotics that includes cloxacillin.
- Staphylococcus: A group of bacteria, some strains of which can cause serious infections.
- Staphylococcus aureus: A strain of Staphylococcus bacteria that is often resistant to many antibiotics, but is typically sensitive to cloxacillin.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cloxacillin
- Wikipedia's article - Cloxacillin
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