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- $Title{clindamycin (systemic)}
- $Subject{Cleocin HCI Upjohn Pediatric Antibiotic clindamycin palmitate
- hydrochloride bacterial infections systemic}
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- Cleocin HCI*0309201.scf}
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- Copyright (C) 1993 Publications International, Ltd.
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- clindamycin (systemic)
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- BRAND NAMES (Manufacturers)
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- Cleocin HCI (Upjohn)
- Cleocin Pediatric (Upjohn)
- clindamycin (various manufacturers)
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- TYPE OF DRUG
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- Antibiotic
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- INGREDIENT
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- clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride
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- DOSAGE FORMS
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- Capsules (75 mg, 150 mg, and 300 mg)
- Oral suspension (75 mg per 5-ml spoonful)
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- STORAGE
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- Clindamycin capsules and oral suspension should be stored at room
- temperature in tightly closed containers. The oral suspension should not be
- refrigerated or frozen; when chilled, it thickens and becomes difficult to
- pour. The suspension form of this medication should be discarded after 14
- days because it loses potency.
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- USES
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- Clindamycin is an antibiotic that is used to treat a wide variety of
- bacterial infections. It chemically attaches to the bacteria and prevents
- their growth and multiplication. Clindamycin kills susceptible bacteria, but
- it is not effective against viruses, parasites, or fungi.
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- TREATMENT
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- In order to prevent irritation to your esophagus (swallowing tube) or
- stomach, you should take clindamycin with food or a full glass of water or
- milk (unless your doctor directs you to do otherwise).
- The suspension form of this medication should be shaken well just before
- measuring each dose. The contents tend to settle on the bottom of the bottle,
- so it is necessary to shake the container to distribute the ingredients evenly
- and equalize the doses. Each dose should then be measured carefully with a
- specially designed 5-ml measuring spoon. An ordinary kitchen teaspoon is not
- accurate enough.
- Clindamycin works best when the level of medicine in your bloodstream is
- kept constant. It is best, therefore, to take the doses at evenly spaced
- intervals day and night. For example, if you are to take four doses a day,
- the doses should be spaced six hours apart.
- Try not to miss any doses of this medication. If you do miss a dose,
- take it as soon as you remember. However, if you do not remember to take the
- missed dose until it is almost time for your next dose, take the missed dose
- immediately; space the following dose about halfway through the regular
- interval between doses; then continue with your regular dosing schedule.
- It is important to continue to take this medication for the entire time
- prescribed by your doctor (usually seven to 14 days), even if your symptoms of
- infection disappear before the end of that period. If you stop taking the
- drug too soon, resistant bacteria are given a chance to continue growing, and
- your infection could recur.
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- SIDE EFFECTS
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- Minor.
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- Diarrhea, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach or throat irritation, or
- vomiting. These side effects should disappear as your body adjusts to the
- medication. If the diarrhea becomes prolonged, CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR. Do not
- take antidiarrheal medicine.
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- Major.
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- Tell your doctor about any side effects that are persistent or
- particularly bothersome. IT IS ESPECIALLY IMPORTANT TO TELL YOUR DOCTOR about
- bloody or pus-containing diarrhea, hives, itching, muscle or joint pain, skin
- rash, unusual bleeding or bruising, or yellowing of the eyes or skin. Also,
- if the symptoms of your infection do not improve in several days, contact your
- doctor. This medication may not be effective for your particular infection.
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- INTERACTIONS
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- Clindamycin should not interact with other medications if it is used
- according to directions.
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- WARNINGS
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- * Tell your doctor about unusual or allergic reactions you have had to
- any medications, especially to clindamycin or lincomycin.
- * Before starting to take this medication, be sure to tell your doctor if
- you now have or if you have ever had colitis, kidney disease, or liver
- disease.
- * Before having surgery or any other medical or dental treatment, be sure
- to tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking clindamycin.
- * The capsule form of this medication contains the color additive FD&C
- Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine), which can cause allergic-type symptoms (fainting,
- shortness of breath, rash) in certain susceptible individuals.
- * Clindamycin has been prescribed for your current infection only.
- Another infection later on, may require a different medicine. You should not
- give your medicine to other people or use it for other infections, unless your
- doctor specifically directs you to do so.
- * Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. Although clindamycin
- appears to be safe during pregnancy, extensive studies in humans have not been
- conducted. Also, tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding an infant. Small
- amounts of clindamycin pass into breast milk.
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- The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
- the counsel and advice of your personal physician. Promptly consulting your
- doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
- problem.
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