Oxacillin Sodium ADD-Vantage injection and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

Each gram of parenteral oxacillin sodium contains approximately 64 to 71 mg (2.8 to 3.1 mEq) of sodium and is buffered with 40 mg of dibasic sodium phosphate. Each 250 mg capsule of oxacillin sodium contains approximately 16 mg (0.7 mEq) of sodium, and each teaspoonful of the 250 mg/5 mL oral solution contains approximately 18 mg (0.8 mEq) of sodium. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention. In addition, hypokalemia has been reported rarely during therapy with the penicillinase-resistant penicillins, which may be particularly important to bear in mind when treating patients with low potassium reserves or fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Clinical monitoring of electrolytes is recommended if these agents are used for prolonged periods.

Each gram of parenteral oxacillin sodium contains approximately 64 to 71 mg (2.8 to 3.1 mEq) of sodium and is buffered with 40 mg of dibasic sodium phosphate. Each 250 mg capsule of oxacillin sodium contains approximately 16 mg (0.7 mEq) of sodium, and each teaspoonful of the 250 mg/5 mL oral solution contains approximately 18 mg (0.8 mEq) of sodium. The sodium content should be considered in patients with conditions that may require sodium restriction, such as congestive heart failure, hypertension, and fluid retention. In addition, hypokalemia has been reported rarely during therapy with the penicillinase-resistant penicillins, which may be particularly important to bear in mind when treating patients with low potassium reserves or fluid and electrolyte imbalance. Clinical monitoring of electrolytes is recommended if these agents are used for prolonged periods.