Clindacin 300 mg/2 ml (IM/IV Injection)
2 ml ampoule: ৳ 40.00 (1 x 5: ৳ 200.00)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Incepta pharmaceuticals 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
- Treatment of multi-drug resistant Plasmodium falciporum infection
Description
- Lincosamide antibiotic
- Semisynthetic 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: 150 mg-300 mg every six hours for serious infections
- Dosage: 300 mg-450 mg every six hours for more severe infections
- Dosage of Clindamycin Powder for oral solution based on severity and weight
- Dosage of Clindamycin IV/IM Injection varies by age group and infection severity
Interaction
- Enhances the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonism between Clindacin and erythromycin demonstrated in vitro
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients sensitive to clindamycin or any ingredients of the medicine
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Oesophagitis and oesophageal ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Crosses the placenta
- Not recommended for nursing mothers if not clearly needed
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Appropriate monitoring of organ system functions recommended for newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment needed for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Rarity of overdosage with orally administered Clindacin
- Adverse reactions similar to those seen with normal doses can be expected
Therapeutic Class
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of powder for oral solution
- Dilution of Clindacin injection for intravenous use
- Physico-Chemical Stability of diluted solutions of Clindacin Injection
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children