What is "dicloxacillin"

n. A narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class, used to treat infections caused by susceptible gram-positive bacterium.

n. antibacterial (trade name Dynapen) used to treat staphylococcal infections that are resistant to penicillin [syn: Dynapen]

Dicloxacillin ( INN) is a narrow-spectrum β-lactam antibiotic of the penicillin class. It is used to treat infections caused by susceptible (non-resistant) Gram-positive bacteria. It is active against beta-lactamase-producing organisms such as Staphylococcus aureus, which would otherwise be resistant to most penicillins. Dicloxacillin is available under a variety of trade names including Diclocil ( BMS).