Clindamycin (rINN) (IPA: ) is a lincosamide antibiotic used in the treatment of infections caused by susceptible microorganisms. Clindamycin is a semisynthetic antibiotic derived from lincomycin by 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the lincomycin. Clindamycin is marketed under various trade names including Dalacin (Pfizer), Cleocin (Pfizer) and Evoclin (Connetics) - in a foam delivery system.
Indications
Clindamycin is used primarily to treat infections caused by susceptible anaerobic
bacteria. Such infections might include
respiratory infections,
septicemia and
peritonitis. In patients with
hypersensitivity to
penicillins, clindamycin may be used to treat susceptible aerobic infections as well. It is also used to treat bone-infections caused by
Staphylococcus aureus. Topical application of clindamycin phosphate can be used to treat severe acne.
It is most effective against infections involving the following types of organisms:
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Clindamycin - a.k.a. Cleocin.
Clindamycin - An antiparasitic drug used in combination with pyrimethamine for maintenance treatment of toxoplasmosis.(Cleocin)
DrugDigest: Clindamycin - Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons, including generics. Sold under brand names such as: Cleocin Oral, Cleocin Pediatric , Dalacin C, Dalacin C Flavored Granules.
Evoclin - The official site for this topical treatment based on 1% clindamycin phosphate foam. Contains detailed prescribing and application information for health professionals and patients.
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