Oxacillin

Oxacillin is an antibiotic medicine that is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It belongs to a class of antibiotics called penicillins, which work by stopping the growth of bacteria. Oxacillin is prescribed to treat infections such as pneumonia, bronchitis, and urinary tract and skin infections. It is available in both tablet and injection form.

There are actually two separate medications: Oxaceprol and Oxacillin.

Oxaceprol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, inflammation, and stiffness caused by conditions like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. It's not commonly available and information about it is scarce.

Oxacillin is a penicillin antibiotic used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. It's most commonly used to treat infections caused by staphylococcus bacteria, such as skin infections, pneumonia, and bone infections.

Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
J - Antiinfectives for systemic use
J01 Antibacterials for systemic use
J01C - Beta-lactam antibacterials, penicillins
J01CF Beta-lactamase-resistant penicillins
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
QJ - Antiinfectives for systemic use
QJ51 Antibacterials for intramammary use
QJ51C - Beta-lactam antibacterials, penicillins, for intramammary use
QJ51CF Beta-lactamase resistant penicillins
Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification
QG - Genito-urinary system and sex hormones
QG51 Antiinfectives and antiseptics for intrauterine use
QG51A - Antiinfectives and antiseptics for intrauterine use
QG51AG Antiinfectives and/or antiseptics, combinations for intrauterine use
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