Introduction
Clindabac 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 ... View More
Uses of Clindabac
Side effects of Clindabac
How to use Clindabac
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 Clindabac works
Clindabac 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 Clindabac?
If you miss a dose of Clindabac, 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
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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