Clindax 600 mg/4 ml (IM/IV Injection)
4 ml ampoule: ৳ 70.26 (1 x 5: ৳ 351.30)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Effective in the treatment of upper respiratory infections
- Effective in the treatment of lower respiratory infections
- Effective in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Effective in the treatment of bone and joint infections
- Effective in the treatment of pelvic infections
- Effective in the treatment of intra-abdominal infections
- Effective in the treatment of septicemia and endocarditis
- Effective in the treatment of dental infections
- Effective in the treatment of multi-drug resistant Plasmodium falciporum infection
- Effective against susceptible anaerobic bacteria
- Effective against susceptible strains of gram positive bacteria
- Effective against Streptococci, Staphylococci and Pneumococci bacteria
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
- Dosage for serious infections: 150 mg-300 mg every six hours
- Dosage for more severe infections: 300 mg-450 mg every six hours
- Dosage of Clindamycin Powder for oral solution
- Dosage of Clindamycin IV/IM Injection
Interaction
- Enhances the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonism with erythromycin
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients previously found to be sensitive to clindamycin or any of the ingredients
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Oesophagitis and oesophagial ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Crosses the placenta in humans
- Appears in breast milk
- Not recommended for nursing mothers if not clearly needed
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis
Use in Special Populations
- Appropriate monitoring of organ system functions is desirable for newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment necessary for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Rarity of overdosage with orally administered Clindax
- Adverse reactions similar to those seen with normal doses
Therapeutic Class
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution (powder for oral solution)
- Dilution of Clindax injection for intravenous use
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C temperature
- Away from light & moisture