What Is Clindam (clindamycin)?
Clindam (clindamycin) is an antibiotic used to treat serious infections caused by bacteria. Clindamycin is available in generic form.
Clindam (clindamycin) is an antibiotic, lincosamide drug class.
What Are Side Effects of Clindam (clindamycin)?
Common side effects of Clindam (clindamycin) include
- fungal overgrowth,
- pseudomembranous colitis,
- hypersensitivity,
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome,
- hives,
- low blood pressure (hypotension),
- nausea,
- blood clot,
- granulocytopenia,
- low white blood cell count (neutropenia),
- low platelet count (thrombocytopenia),
- polyarthritis,
- kidney dysfunction,
- vomiting,
- diarrhea,
- stomach pain,
- joint pain,
- vaginal itching or discharge,
- skin rash or itching,
- heartburn,
- sore throat, or
- changes in bowel habits (especially in older adults).
Other side effects of Clindam (clindamycin) include
- metallic taste,
- eosinophilia (transient),
- agranulocytosis,
- clostridium difficile colitis,
Tell your doctor if you experience serious side effects of Clindamycin including:
- yellowing eyes/skin (jaundice),
- dark urine, or
- changes in the amount of urine.
Dosage for Clindam (clindamycin)
The dose of Clindamycin for adults is 150 to 300 mg every 6 hours. For more severe infections is 300 to 450 mg every 6 hours.
Clindam (clindamycin) In Children
The dose for pediatric patients is 8 to 16 mg/kg/day divided in three or four equal doses. For more severe infections, 16 to 20 mg/kg/day divided in three or four equal doses.
What Drugs, Substances, or Supplements Interact with Clindamycin?
Other drugs may interact with Clindamycin HCl. Tell your doctor all prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use.
Clindamycin During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
During pregnancy, Clindamycin should be used only when prescribed. This medication passes into breast milk. Though there have been no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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