Clinda-VC

Clinda-VC

clindamycin

Manufacturer:

Vesco Pharma

Distributor:

Vesco Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Clindamycin (Cap: HCl; Inj: Phosphate)
Indications/Uses
Female pelvic infections including endometritis, nongonococcal tubo-ovarian abscess, pelvic cellulitis & post-surgical vag cuff infections; intra-abdominal infections eg, peritonitis & abscesses; pneumonia including serious resp tract infections (eg, empyema, pneumonitis & lung abscesses) caused by anaerobes. Septicemia caused by Strep & Staph. Skin & soft tissue infection caused by anaerobes, Strep & Staph. Adjunct in chronic bone & joint infections, & acute hematogenous osteomyelitis caused by Staph.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IM/IV Adult & adolescent Serious infection 150-300 mg every 6 hr. More serious infection 300-600 mg (base). Max: 2.7 g daily (600 mg single IM inj). Ped Serious infection 8-16 mg/kg daily divided into 3-4 doses every 6 hr. More serious infection 16-20 mg/kg daily divided into 3-4 doses every 6 hr.
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Swallow whole w/ a full glass of water & in an upright position.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to clindamycin or lincomycin.
Special Precautions
Nephrotoxicity & ototoxicity. History of GI disease particularly ulcerative colitis or severe hepatic impairment. Dehydration; advanced age. Monitor renal & 8th cranial nerve at onset of therapy & at regular intervals in patients w/ suspected renal impairment. Avoid concomitant use w/ other ototoxic, neurotoxic or nephrotoxic drugs. Avoid use in pregnancy. Premature infant (fatal gasping syndrome). Not recommended in childn <2 yr.
Adverse Reactions
Skin rash, redness, itching; Pseudomembranous colitis; GI disturbances.
Drug Interactions
Concomitant use w/ ampicillin, phenytoin Na, barbiturates, aminophylline, Ca gluconate, Mg sulfate.
MIMS Class
Other Antibiotics
ATC Classification
J01FF01 - clindamycin ; Belongs to the class of lincosamides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.
Cap: D; Inj: S
Presentation/Packing
Form
Clinda-VC cap 300 mg
Packing/Price
10 × 10's
Form
Clinda-VC inj 600 mg/4 mL
Packing/Price
(amp) 5 × 1's;1's
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