Clindamycin Phosphate
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Bacterial infection |
| Therapy | Antibiotic |
| Side Effects | Abdominal pain, rash, injection site reaction, abnormal liver function |
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Molecule Description
Clindamycin Phosphate is an antibiotic medicine. Clindamycin Phosphate is used for the treatment of serious bacterial infections particularly when other treatment options do not show an effective infection control. Clindamycin works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria that cause infection. Clindamycin Phosphate will be given to you by a doctor or nurse in a healthcare setup. Follow any aftercare instructions given by them. Inform your doctor about all the medicine you are currently taking or any medical condition you suffer from before taking this medicine.
Uses
Bacterial infection
Contraindications
When should one not use Clindamycin Phosphate
If you are allergic to clindamycin or any component of this medicine.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Injection site reaction
- Abnormal liver function
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You experience diarrhoea after receiving this medicine or usually get diarrhoea after taking an antibiotic.
- You suffer from liver or kidney problems. Your doctor may give you a lower dose.
- If you develop severe or prolonged or bloody diarrhoea during or after being given this medicine. Report it to your doctor immediately.
- You suffer from asthma, eczema or hay fever.
- You are supposed to be treated with this medicine for the long term. You may be asked to perform some routine tests regularly.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Clindamycin present in Clindamycin Phosphate slows or stops the growth of susceptible bacteria that causes infection.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Certain medicines can affect the way Clindamycin Phosphate works or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken along. Thus, it is important to inform your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are taking to avoid any possible interaction.
- In particular, if you are taking muscle relaxants used during operations, blood thinners or anti-infectives like rifampicin.
- If you are taking oral contraceptives pills, you should use extra contraception whilst receiving this medicine and for seven days after this medicine.
- Your doctor may need to take regular blood tests to check how well your blood can clot if you are on blood thinners.
Dosage
Overdose
Chances of an overdose are unlikely since this will be given to you under medical supervision.
Missed a Dose
Chances of missing a dose are unlikely since it will be given to you in a healthcare setup. If you miss any appointment of taking this medicine that is due, it is important that you make another appointment. Always complete the course of antibiotics for effective treatment.
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