Dalacin C 300 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 41.00 (2 x 8: ৳ 656.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 328.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Pfizer |
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
- Used for the treatment of 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
- Dosage range for clindamycin capsule
- Dosage range for clindamycin powder for oral solution
- Dosage range for clindamycin IV/IM injection
- Administration with a full glass of water
- Plasma concentration over MIC90 for more than 12 hours
Interaction
- Enhances the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonism with erythromycin
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients sensitive to clindamycin
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Oesophagitis and oesophagial ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Crosses the placenta
- Appears in breast milk
- Not recommended for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease
Use in Special Populations
- Appropriate monitoring of organ system functions in newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment necessary for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Rare occurrences of overdosage
- Expectation of adverse reactions similar to normal doses
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the Macrolides class
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution of powder for oral solution
- Dilution of Dalacin C injection for intravenous use
- Compatibility studies show no inactivation or incompatibility
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C temperature
- Keep away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children