clindamycin(Cleocin, Cleocin T (topical), Clindesse)
Lincosamide antibiotic
Pronunciation
/ˌklɪndəˈmaɪsɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- clindamycin
- Brand names
- Cleocin, Cleocin T (topical), Clindesse
- Therapeutic class
- Lincosamide antibiotic
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take oral capsules with a full glass of water to avoid esophageal irritation.
- Report watery, bloody, or persistent diarrhea immediately (could be C. diff).
- Complete the entire course.
- Take at evenly spaced intervals.
- Topical: avoid eyes, mouth, broken skin.
Sources
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