Clindacap 150 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Clindamycin
Company	Astra biopharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as	Clindacap 300 mg capsule

Indications

Upper respiratory infections
Lower respiratory infections
Skin and soft tissue infections
Bone and joint infections
Pelvic infections
Intra-abdominal infections
Septicemia and endocarditis
Dental infections

Description

Lincosamide antibiotic
Effective against susceptible microorganisms
Derived from lincomycin
Targets aerobic gram-positive cocci
Targets anaerobic gram-negative bacilli
Targets anaerobic gram-positive non-spore forming bacilli
Targets anaerobic and microaerophilic gram-positive cocci

Dosage & Administration

Dosage for serious infections: 150 mg-300 mg every six hours
Dosage for more severe infections: 300 mg-450 mg every six hours
Dosage for pediatric patients
Dosage for IV/IM injection
Administration with a full glass of water

Interaction

Enhances the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents
Antagonistic effect with erythromycin

Contraindications

Not for patients previously sensitive to clindamycin

Side Effects

Abdominal pain
Oesophagitis and oesophageal ulcer
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Pruritus
Skin rashes
Urticaria

Pregnancy & Lactation

Pregnancy Category B
Crosses the placenta
Presence in breast milk

Precautions & Warnings

Caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease

Use in Special Populations

Monitoring for newborns and infants
No dose adjustment for geriatric use

Overdose Effects

Rare cases of overdosage
Similar adverse reactions as with normal doses
Gastric lavage for treatment

Therapeutic Class

Belongs to Macrolides

Reconstitution

Directions for reconstitution of powder for oral solution
Dilution of Clindacap injection for IV use
Physico-Chemical Stability of diluted solutions

Storage Conditions

Storage below 30°C
Protection from light and moisture
Keep out of the reach of children

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