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Clindamycin - injection

(klin-duh-my-sin)

common brand names: Cleocin

Warning: it drug should be used only for serious infections because infrequently theyre severe, sometimes fatal, intestinal problems (pseudomembranous colitis) that can occur. Consult your doctor or pharmacist since more details. Notify your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain, or blood/mucous in your stool. your healthcare professional will decide if you require other treatment. These symptoms may occur weeks after stopping use about it drug. do not use anti-diarrhea goods or narcotic pain drugs if you have these symptoms. These products may make symptoms worse. your physician will monitor you closely while you using this med.

Simular Drugs : Cleocin Phosphate, Cleocin Phosphate In D5w

Cleocin Phosphate Usage: An antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

How to use Cleocin Phosphate: this medication is given intramuscularly or intravenously. it may be injected into large muscle such as a buttock or hip or diluted at fluid & infused slowly into vein over 30-60 minutes. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept in a constant level. Do this by using medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout day & night as prescribed. Continue to use this medication until full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after few days. Stopping drug too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in relapse about the infection.

Cleocin Phosphate side effects: it medication can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, heartburn, cramps, weight loss, bloating, nausea and vomiting which should disappear in a several days as your body adjusts to the med. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform some your pharmacist If diarrhea becomes problem, do not take any anti-diarrhea drugs. Contact some your physician if you develop: rash, fever, hives. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Cleocin Phosphate Precautions: Before using this medication, tell your doctor youre medical history especially of: liver or kidney disease, stomach or abdominal problems (colitis), any medication allergies. Make sure needles, tubing and supplies stored safely and disposed of properly. a preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found at this product or in the liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious problems (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during the 1-st months of life (neonatal period). risk is greater with lower birth weight infants and is greater with increased amounts about benzyl alcohol. Symptoms include sudden gasping, low blood pressure, or very slow heartbeat. Report these symptoms to the physician immediately should they occur. If possible, preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates. Tell your pharmacist if you are pregnant before using this drug. this medication is excreted into breast milk. Though no problems have been noted, consult your healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Cleocin Phosphate drug interactions: Before you use this drug, tell your physician about any other drugs you are taking including nonprescription medications. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Cleocin Phosphate Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact some your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Cleocin Phosphate special notes: this medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. do not use this later for another infection or give it to someone else. different medication may be necessary in those cases.

If you missed Cleocin Phosphate dose: If you should miss dose, use this as soon as remembered unless Its almost time for next dose. If it is nearly time since the next dose, skip missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. don't 'double-up' the dose.

Cleocin Phosphate Storage: this medication must be stored properly. Review storage instruction with youre doctor or physician. Premixed frozen bags are to be stored at freezer before thawing. After thawing at room temperature store bags in refrigerator. do not refreeze. Let refrigerated bag sit in room temperature at least one hour before using. all reconstituted solutions should be stored in the refrigerator. Store vials at room temperature away from sunlight. check expiration date before using.

Active Ingredients : Clindamycin