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Flucloxacillin can cause potentially life-threatening low potassium (hypokalaemia), especially at high doses, which may resist potassium supplementation; regular potassium measurements are recommended with higher doses, with attention also warranted when potassium-lowering diuretics or other risk factors are present.
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- Flucloxacillin 250mg Powder for Solution for Injection or InfusionWockhardt UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 14Document updated
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