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Unipen

Nafcillin sodium is an beta-lactam antibiotic related to penicillin. As a beta-lactamase-resistant penicillin, it is used to treat infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, particularly species of Staphylococci, that are resistant to other penicillins. more...

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Administration

Nafcillin can be given either orally (UnipenĀ®) or by injection (NallpenĀ®) more...

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Side effects

As with all penicillins, serious life-threatening allergic reactions can occur. more...

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