Clinacyn300mg/2ml
Injection
Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Clinacyn is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, ther... View More |
| Breastfeeding | SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Clinacyn is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not h... View More |
| Driving | No interaction found/established |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Clinacyn is an antibiotic that fights bacteria. It is used to treat acne, which appears as spots or pimples on your face, chest or back. This medicine w... View More
Uses of Clinacyn
Side effects of Clinacyn
- Skin rash
How to use Clinacyn
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and ... View More
How Clinacyn works
Clinacyn is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the ... View More
What if you forget to take Clinacyn?
If you miss a dose of Clinacyn, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your ... View More
- You have been prescribed Clinacyn for the treatment of acne.
- You may have to use it for a long time before your acne starts to improve. Be patient and keep using it every day.
- Wash your skin with a mild cleanser and pat it dry before applying Clinacyn.
- Apply it as a thin layer onto clean, dry, unbroken skin affected by acne.
- It may cause minor burning, stinging or irritation when applied. Inform your doctor if this does not go away.
- Avoid contact with your eyes, nose or mouth. Rinse it off with water if you accidentally get the cream in these areas.
- If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Clinacyn and consult your doctor.
Indication
Dental infections, Respiratory tract infections, Skin and soft tissue infections, peritonitis, acne, anaerobic infections, endocarditis, Toxic shock syn... View More
Administration
Cap: May be taken with or without food. Swallow whole w/ a full glass of water & in an upright position. Granules: Should be taken with food. IV Pre... View More
Adult Dose
Adult: PO Serious anaerobic infections 150-300 mg 6 hrly, up to 450 mg 6 hrly for severe infections. Max: 1.8 g/day. Prophylaxis of endocarditis 6... View More
Child Dose
Neonates (less than 1 month): 15 to 20 mg/kg/day in 3 to 4 equal doses. The lower effective dosage may be adequate for small prematures. Child: PO 10... View More
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity.
Mode of Action
Clindamycin inhibits protein synthesis by reversibly binding to the 50S subunit of the ribosomal thus blocking the transpeptidation or translocation rea... View More
Precaution
Renal and hepatic diseases; pregnancy and lactation; GI disease; elderly, females, neonates, atopic patients. Regular monitoring of blood counts, liver ... View More
Side Effect
Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; erythema multiforme, contact dermatitis, exfoliative and vesiculous dermatitis, urticaria; eosinophilia; lo... View More
Pregnancy Category Note
Pregnancy In clinical trials with pregnant women, systemic administration of clindamycin during the second and third trimesters, has not been associate... View More
Interaction
May enhance the action of neuromuscular blocking agents (e.g. atracurium). May antagonise the effects of parasympathomimetics. May competitively inhibit... View More
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