Cleodin 300 mg (Capsule)
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Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
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
- Alternative therapy for 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
- Clindamycin Capsule dosage for serious infections
- Clindamycin Capsule dosage for more severe infections
- Clindamycin Powder for oral solution dosage for serious infections
- Clindamycin Powder for oral solution dosage for severe infections
- Clindamycin Powder for oral solution dosage for more severe infections
- IV/IM Injection dosage for adults
- IV/IM Injection dosage for neonates
- IV/IM Injection dosage for pediatric patients
- Recommended dosing frequency for different types of infections
Interaction
- Enhancement of action of neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonism with erythromycin
- Contraindication for concurrent administration with erythromycin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to clindamycin or any of its ingredients
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Oesophagitis and oesophageal ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Crosses placenta
- Amniotic fluid concentrations
- Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed
- Appearance in breast milk
- Not recommended for nursing mothers if not clearly needed
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescription caution for individuals with history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Monitoring of organ system functions in newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment required for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Rare cases of overdosage
- Expectation of adverse reactions
- Ineffectiveness of haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis
- Treatment of overdosage with simple gastric lavage
- Absence of specific antidote
Therapeutic Class
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of powder for oral solution
- Dilution directions for IV administration
- Limitations on infusion rates
- Physico-chemical stability of diluted solutions
Storage Conditions
- Recommended temperature below 30°C
- Protection from light and moisture
- Protection from access by children