Clindax 75 mg/5 ml (Powder for Suspension)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 250.94
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
- Clindax
- Clindamycin Capsule
- Clindamycin Powder for Oral Solution
- Clindamycin IV/IM Injection
Categories
- Antibiotic
- Lincosamide Antibiotic
- Infectious Disease Treatment
- Medication
- Pharmaceutical
Dimensions
- Various capsule sizes
- Powder for reconstitution
- IV/IM injection volume
Color Options
- N/A
Functions
- Treats upper respiratory infections
- Treats lower respiratory infections
- Treats skin and soft tissue infections
- Treats bone and joint infections
- Treats pelvic infections
- Treats intra-abdominal infections
- Treats septicemia and endocarditis
- Treats dental infections
Materials
- Clindamycin
Technical Specifications
- Plasma concentration over MIC90 for more than 12 hours for 300mg capsule
- Intravenous injection not to exceed 30mg per minute
- Reconstituted solution should be used within 2 weeks
Design Elements
- Capsules
- Powder for oral solution
- IV/IM Injection
Usability Features
- Dosage adjustment not necessary for geriatric use
- Caution required in patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease
- Appropriate monitoring of organ system functions in newborns and infants
Dosage
- 150 mg-300 mg every six hours for serious infections
- 300 mg-450 mg every six hours for more severe infections
- 8-12 mg/kg/day for serious infections in pediatric patients
Interactions
- Enhances the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonism with erythromycin
Contraindications
- Previous sensitivity to clindamycin or any of the ingredients
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Oesophagitis and oesophageal ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Category B - crosses the placenta in humans
Warnings
- Not recommended for nursing mothers unless clearly needed
Precautions
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Special Populations
- Appropriate monitoring of organ system functions in newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment required for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Similar adverse reactions to normal doses can be expected
- Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis not effective in removing Clindamycin from the serum
- Treatment with simple gastric lavage
Therapeutic Class
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Shake the bottle well to loosen the powder
- Add 80 ml of boiled and cooled water to the dry mixture in the bottle
- Dilution of IV solution not to exceed 18 mg per ml
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children