Qcin 300 mg (Capsule)
Unit Price: ৳ 15.00 (5 x 6: ৳ 450.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 90.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Renata limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Effective in treating upper respiratory infections
- Effective in treating lower respiratory infections
- Effective in treating skin and soft tissue infections
- Effective in treating bone and joint infections
- Effective in treating pelvic infections
- Effective in treating intra-abdominal infections
- Effective in treating septicemia and endocarditis
- Effective in treating dental infections
- Used in combination therapy for multi-drug resistant Plasmodium falciparum infection
Description
- Lincosamide antibiotic derived from lincomycin
- Effective against aerobic gram-positive cocci such as Staphylococcus and Streptococci
- Effective against anaerobic gram-negative bacilli including Bacteroides and Fusobacterium species
- Effective against anaerobic gram-positive non-spore forming bacilli such as Propionibacterium and Actinomyces species
- Effective against anaerobic and microaerophilic gram-positive cocci like Peptococcus and Peptostreptococcus species
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 for pediatric patients based on weight and severity of infection
- Intravenous dosages for adults based on infection severity and type of bacteria
Interaction
- Enhances the action of neuromuscular blocking agents
- Antagonistic interaction with erythromycin demonstrated in vitro
Contraindications
- Contraindicated in patients previously sensitive to clindamycin or any ingredients of the medicine
Side Effects
- Abdominal pain
- Oesophagitis and oesophageal ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category B
- Crosses placenta in humans
- 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 history of gastrointestinal disease
- Particular caution in colitis patients
Use in Special Populations
- Monitoring of organ system functions desirable in newborns and infants
- No dose adjustment necessary for geriatric use
Overdose Effects
- Rare cases of overdose reported
- Adverse reactions similar to normal doses expected
- Haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis not effective in removal
- Treatment with gastric lavage recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Belongs to the class of Macrolides
Reconstitution
- Directions for reconstitution of powder for oral solution
- Necessary dilution for intravenous administration
- Physical and biological compatibility studies for IV solutions
- Stability of diluted solutions under room temperature and refrigeration
Storage Conditions
- Store below 30°C
- Keep away from light and moisture
- Keep out of reach of children