Cinamycin 300 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 40.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of pelvic infections
- Treatment of intra-abdominal infections
- Treatment of septicemia and endocarditis
- Treatment of dental infections
- Treatment of multi-drug resistant Plasmodium falciporum infection
Description
- Lincosamide antibiotic
- Derived from lincomycin
- Effective against aerobic gram-positive cocci
- Effective against anaerobic gram-negative bacilli
- Effective against anaerobic gram-positive non-spore forming bacilli
- Effective against anaerobic and microaerophilic gram-positive cocci
Dosage & Administration
- Dosage for serious infections: 150-300 mg every six hours
- Dosage for more severe infections: 300-450 mg every six hours
- Dosage for pediatric patients: 8-25 mg/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 equal doses
Interaction
- Enhances the action of neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonism with erythromycin
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients previously found to be 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
- Appears in breast milk
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Appropriate monitoring of organ system functions is desirable for newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment necessary for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Rare with orally administered clindamycin
- Adverse reactions similar to normal doses
Therapeutic Class
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of powder for oral solution
- Dilution of clindamycin injection for intravenous use
- Physico-Chemical Stability of diluted solutions
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children