Nafcillin is used to treat and prevent certain bacterial infections.
What is Nafcillin?
Nafcillin prevents wall synthesis of bacteria sensitive to its action. In this way it results in cell death.
How should Nafcillin?
Nafcillin can be taken orally (usually in the form of capsules) or by injection directly into a vein.
Side effects associated with Nafcillin
Taking long-term or repeated Nafcillin may cause a second infection.
Among the other possible adverse effects are included:
- Mild diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
It is important to contact a doctor immediately if taking Nafcilin triggers any of the following symptoms:
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Itching
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Tightness in the chest or throat
- Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue
- Blood in the stool
- Fever
- Muscle aches
- Pain, redness or swelling at the injection site
- Severe diarrhea
- Pain or stomach cramps
- Irritation or vaginal discharge
Contraindications and warnings associated with the use of Nafcilin
Nafcillin should not be taken in case of treatment with tetracycline. It is also important to remember that its intake can impair the efficacy of hormonal contraceptives.
Moreover, before starting treatment it is important to inform your doctor if:
- You have any allergies to the active substance, its excipients, other medicines (especially to a cephalosporin or other beta-lactam antibiotics), for food or any other substance
- You are taking other medications, herbal remedies and supplements, especially tetracyclines, anticoagulants, heparin, methotrexate, aminoglycosides or oral contraceptives
- You suffer (or have suffered) from asthma
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
