Qcin

Infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria or susceptible strains of gram +ve aerobic bacteria eg, streptococci, staphylococci & pneumococci [eg, upper resp infections including tonsillitis, pharyngitis, sinusitis, otitis media & scarlet fever; lower resp infections including bronchitis, pneumonia, empyema & lung abscess; skin & soft tissue infections including acne, furuncles, cellulitis, impetigo, abscesses & wound infections, specific skin & soft tissue infections caused by susceptible organisms like erysipelas & paronychia (panaritium); bone & joint infections including osteomyelitis & septic arthritis; gynecological infections including endometritis, cellulitis, vag cuff infection, tubo-ovarian abscess, salpingitis & pelvic inflammatory disease; intra-abdominal infections including peritonitis & abdominal abscess when given in conjunction w/ an antibiotic of appropriate gram -ve spectrum; septicemia & endocarditis; dental infections (eg, periodontal abscess & periodontitis); toxoplasmic encephalitis; Pneumocystis jirovecii (previously classified as Pneumocystis carinii) pneumonia in AIDS patients].

Adult 600-1,800 mg daily divided in 2, 3 or 4 equal doses. Childn >1 mth 8-25 mg/kg daily in 3 or 4 equal doses. β-hemolytic streptococcal infections Continue treatment for at least 10 days. Acute streptococcal tonsillitis/pharyngitis 300 mg bd for 10 days. Toxoplasmic encephalitis in AIDS patient 600-1,200 mg every 6 hr for 2 wk followed by 300-600 mg every 6 hr. Usual therapy duration: 8-10 wk. Pyrimethamine 25-75 mg daily for 8-10 wk; give folinic acid 10-20 mg daily w/ higher pyrimethamine doses. Pneumocystis carinii pneuomia in AIDS patient 300-450 mg every 6 hr for 21 days & primaquine 15-30 mg once daily for 21 days.

Should be taken with food. Take w/ a full glass of water.

Hypersensitivity to clindamycin or lincomycin.

Other Antibiotics

J01FF01 - clindamycin ; Belongs to the class of lincosamides. Used in the systemic treatment of infections.

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