Linacin 150 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.89)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Sharif pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Treatment of upper respiratory infections
- Treatment of lower respiratory infections
- Treatment of skin and soft tissue infections
- Treatment of bone and joint infections
- Treatment of pelvic infections
- Treatment of intra-abdominal infections
- Treatment of septicemia and endocarditis
- Treatment of dental infections
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 Clindamycin Capsule
- Dosage for Clindamycin Powder for oral solution
- Dosage for Clindamycin IV/IM Injection
Interaction
- Enhances action of other neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonism with erythromycin demonstrated in vitro
Contraindications
- Not for patients sensitive to clindamycin or its ingredients
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Oesophagitis and oesophageal ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Crosses the placenta
- Appears in breast milk
- Use in pregnancy only if clearly needed
- 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 in newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment necessary for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Adverse reactions similar to normal doses can be expected
- Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis not effective in removal
- Treat with gastric lavage
- No specific antidote
Therapeutic Class
- Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Direction for reconstitution of powder for oral solution
- Dilution of Linacin injection for intravenous use
- Dilution and Compatibility
- Physico-Chemical Stability of diluted solutions
Storage Conditions
- Keep below 30°C
- Away from light & moisture
- Keep out of the reach of children