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Unipen in Plastic Container (Nafcillin Sodium) is a penicillin-class antibacterial used to treat Cellulitis, Bacterial Endocarditis, Osteomyelitis, Postoperative Complications.
Nafcillin Sodium · by Wyeth Ayerst
Available as a generic: Nafcillin Sodium
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Nafcillin Sodium
- Drug class
- Penicillin-Class Antibacterial
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Nafcillin Sodium EQ 1GM BASE/VIAL **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- cellulitis, bacterial endocarditis, osteomyelitis
- Manufacturer
- Wyeth Ayerst
- FDA application
- NDA050320
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- cellulitis
- bacterial endocarditis
- osteomyelitis
- postoperative complications
- respiratory tract infections
- staphylococcal infections
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Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Unipen in Plastic Container treat?
- Unipen in Plastic Container (Nafcillin Sodium) may be used to treat cellulitis, bacterial endocarditis, osteomyelitis, postoperative complications, respiratory tract infections, staphylococcal infections, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Unipen in Plastic Container?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Unipen in Plastic Container. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Unipen in Plastic Container?
- Unipen in Plastic Container is marketed by Wyeth Ayerst. You can see Wyeth Ayerst's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Unipen in Plastic Container a brand-name or generic drug?
- Unipen in Plastic Container is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Nafcillin Sodium. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Nafcillin Sodium are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Unipen in Plastic Container available over the counter?
- No. Unipen in Plastic Container is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Unipen in Plastic Container come in?
- Unipen in Plastic Container is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Unipen in Plastic Container?
- Unipen in Plastic Container is classified as penicillin-class antibacterial, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Unipen in Plastic Container FDA-registered?
- Unipen in Plastic Container is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA050320. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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