Endamycin 150 mg (Capsule)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Clindamycin |
| Company | Euro pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Title
Endamycin Lincosamide Antibiotic
Categories
- Medicine
- Antibiotic
- Treatment
Description
Endamycin is a lincosamide antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. It is a semisynthetic antibiotic derived from lincomycin. It is effective in treating various infections including upper respiratory, lower respiratory, skin and soft tissue, bone and joint, pelvic, intra-abdominal, septicemia, endocarditis, and dental infections.
Indications
- Upper respiratory infections
- Lower respiratory infections
- Skin infections
- Soft tissue infections
- Bone and joint infections
- Pelvic infections
- Intra-abdominal infections
- Septicemia
- Endocarditis
- Dental infections
- Multi-drug resistant Plasmodium falciporum infection
DosageAndAdministration
- Clindamycin Capsule:
- Serious Infections: 150 mg-300 mg every six hours
- More Severe Infections: 300 mg-450 mg every six hours
- Special Cases: 300 mg capsule 3-4 times daily for bone & joint infections, diabetic foot infections
- Clindamycin Powder for Oral Solution:
- Pediatric Patients 10kg or Less: 1/2 teaspoon (37.5 mg) three times a day
- Pediatric Patients 1 month to 16 years: 20 to 40 mg/kg/day in 3 or 4 equal doses
- Clindamycin IV/IM Injection: Doses vary based on infection types, ages, and severity
Interaction
Endamycin enhances the action of other neuromuscular blocking agents. Antagonism has been demonstrated between Endamycin and erythromycin.
Contraindications
Clindamycin is contraindicated in patients previously found to be sensitive to clindamycin or any of the ingredients of this medicine.
SideEffects
- Abdominal pain
- Oesophagitis
- Oesophageal ulcer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Pruritus
- Skin rashes
- Urticaria
PregnancyAndLactation
- PregnancyCategory: B
- CrossesPlacenta: Yes
- AdvisedInPregnancyIfNeeded: Yes, if clearly needed
- AppearsInBreastMilk: Yes
PrecautionsAndWarnings
Prescribed with caution in individuals with a history of gastrointestinal disease, particularly colitis.
UseInSpecialPopulations
- NewbornsAndInfants: Appropriate monitoring of organ system functions is desirable
- GeriatricUse: Dose adjustment not necessary
OverdoseEffects
Overdosage with orally administered Endamycin has been rare. Adverse reactions similar to those seen with normal doses can be expected.
TherapeuticClass
Macrolides
Reconstitution
- PowderForOralSolution: Shake bottle well and add water as per instructions. Solution should be used within 2 weeks if kept at room temperature.
- DilutionOfInjectionForIVUse: Endamycin phosphate must be diluted prior to IV administration.
StorageConditions
Keep below 30°C temperature, away from light & moisture, and out of the reach of children.