Dalatic 600 mg/4 ml (IM/IV Injection)
4 ml ampoule: ৳ 70.25 (1 x 3: ৳ 210.75)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Drug international ltd |
| Also available as |
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
- Treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms
- 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 in capsule form for serious infections
- Dosage in capsule form for more severe infections
- Dosage in powder for oral solution form for serious infections
- Dosage in powder for oral solution form for severe infections
- Dosage in powder for oral solution form for more severe infections
- Dosage of IV/IM Injection for adults
- Dosage of IV/IM Injection for neonates
- Dosage of IV/IM Injection for pediatric patients
- Dosage adjustments in different types of infections
Interaction
- Enhances action of neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonism with erythromycin in vitro
Contraindications
- Not to be used 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
- Category B for pregnancy
- Crosses placenta in humans
- Presence in breast milk
- Use only if clearly needed in pregnancy
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Monitoring of organ system functions in newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Rarity of overdosage
- Expected adverse reactions
- No specific antidote known
Therapeutic Class
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution for powder for oral solution
- Dilution of IV solution
- Physical and biological compatibility studies
- Stability of diluted solutions
Storage Conditions
- <30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children