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Use and Dosing

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Bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria

Pharyngitis (Acute)[Non-FDA Approved]

Malaria [Non FDA-Approved]

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Bacterial infections caused by susceptible bacteria

Cellulitis [Non-FDA Approved]

Pharyngitis (Acute)[Non-FDA Approved]

Malaria [Non FDA-Approved]


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Indications

Note Reserve for penicillin-allergic patients or for patients in whom penicillin is considered inappropriate

Contraindications

Black Box Warnings

Dosing Adjustment

Renal Dose Adjustment

Hepatic Dose Adjustment

Warnings/Precautions

Cautions: Use cautiously in

Pregnancy/Breast Feeding

Pregnancy Category:B

Breastfeeding: Possibly unsafe; may cause adverse effects on the breastfed infant's gastrointestinal flora. Monitor infants for diarrhea, candidiasis or colitis. This information is based upon LactMed database (available at http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT). This drug is compatible and considered safe with breastfeeding based upon data from AAP Policy Guidelines (available at http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;108/3/776 last accessed 5 October 2010). Manufacturer advises to use this drug only if clearly needed.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Pharmacology

Brands and Availability

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US Trade Name(s)

US Availability

clindamycin (generic)

Cleocin

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Canadian Trade Name(s)

Canadian Availability

clindamycin (generic)

Dalacin C

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UK Trade Name(s)

UK Availability

clindamycin (generic)

Dalacin C

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Australian Trade Name(s)

Australian Availability

Cleocin, Dalacin C


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Classification

Antimicrobials

Antibiotics
Lincomycins (Clindamycin)

Infectious Disease

Antibiotics
Lincomycins (Clindamycin)

Pricing

Pricing data from www.DrugStore.com in U.S.A.

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