Clindamet 300 mg (Capsule)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Clindamycin
Company Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Clindamet 150 mg capsule

Title

Clindamet Lincosamide Antibiotic

Categories

  • Medication
  • Antibiotic
  • Infectious Diseases

Description

Clindamet is a lincosamide antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms.

Indications

  • Upper respiratory infections
  • Lower respiratory infections
  • Skin and soft tissue infections
  • Bone and joint infections
  • Pelvic infections
  • Intra-abdominal infections
  • Septicemia
  • Endocarditis
  • Dental infections
  • Treatment of multi-drug resistant Plasmodium falciporum infection

DosageAdministration

  • Clindamycin Capsule:
    • 150 mg-300 mg every six hours for serious infections
    • 300 mg-450 mg every six hours for more severe infections
  • Clindamycin Powder for oral solution:
    • 8-12 mg/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 equal doses for serious infections
    • 13-16 mg/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 equal doses for severe infections
    • 17-25 mg/kg/day divided into 3 or 4 equal doses for more severe infections
  • Clindamycin IV/IM Injection: Dose varies based on infection severity and patient age

Interaction

Enhances the action of neuromuscular blocking agents

Contraindications

Patients previously found to be sensitive to clindamycin or any of the ingredients

SideEffects

  • Abdominal pain
  • Oesophagitis
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Pruritus
  • Skin rashes
  • Urticaria

PregnancyLactation

  • Pregnancy: Category B. Use only if clearly needed
  • Lactation: Not recommended for nursing mothers if not clearly needed

PrecautionsWarnings

Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis

UseInSpecialPopulations

  • NewbornsInfants: Appropriate monitoring of organ system functions is desirable
  • GeriatricUse: No dose adjustment necessary

OverdoseEffects

Expect adverse reactions similar to those seen with normal doses

TherapeuticClass

Macrolides

Reconstitution

  • PowderForOralSolution: Reconstituted solution should be used within 2 weeks if kept at room temperature
  • InjectionForIntravenousUse: Must be diluted prior to IV administration. Concentration and infusion rates guidelines provided

StorageConditions

Keep below 30°C, away from light & moisture, out of the reach of children

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