Warning: following details is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the judgment of youre physician. this should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe or effective for you. Consult your physician before using this drug.

Clindamycin - injection

(klin-duh-my-sin)

common brand names: Cleocin

Warning: it medication should be used only for serious infections because infrequently there severe, rarely death, intestinal problems (pseudomembranous colitis) that can occur. Consult you're healthcare professional or pharmacist for more details. Notify your physician immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain, or blood/mucous at you're stool. your pharmacist will decide if you require other treatment. These symptoms may occur weeks after stopping use about this drug. don't use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have these symptoms. These products may make symptoms worse. your pharmacist will monitor you closely while you using this drug.

Cleocin Phosphate at D5w Usage: An antibiotic used to treat wide variety of bacterial infections.

How to use Cleocin Phosphate in D5w: this drug is given intramuscularly or intravenously. this may be injected into large muscle such as buttock or hip or diluted in fluid and infused slowly into vein over 30-60 minutes. Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine at your body is kept at a constant level. Do this by using pill at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night as prescribed. Continue to use this drug 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 at a relapse of the infection.

Cleocin Phosphate in D5w side effects: this tablet can cause stomach upset, diarrhea, heartburn, cramps, weight loss, bloating, nausea & vomiting which should disappear in several days as your body adjusts to medication. If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your pharmacist If diarrhea becomes a problem, do not take any anti-diarrhea medications. Contact youre pharmacist if you develop: rash, fever, hives. If you notice another effects not listed above, contact youre doctor or physician.

Cleocin Phosphate in D5w Precautions: Before using it pill, tell some your pharmacist you're medical history especially of: liver or kidney disease, stomach or abdominal problems (colitis), any medication allergies. Make sure needles, tubing and supplies stored safely & disposed of properly. preservative (benzyl alcohol) which may be found in this product or in liquid used to mix this product (diluent) can infrequently cause serious problems (sometimes death) if given by injection to an infant during first months of life (neonatal period). risk is greater with lower birth weight infants and is greater with increased amounts of benzyl alcohol. Symptoms include sudden gasping, LBP, or very slow heartbeat. Report these symptoms to the healthcare professional immediately should they occur. If possible, a preservative-free product should be used when treating neonates. Tell some your physician if you pregnant before using this medication. this drug is excreted into breast milk. Though no problems have been noted, consult youre healthcare professional before breast-feeding.

Cleocin Phosphate in D5w medication interactions: Before you use this pill, tell your pharmacist about any other medications you are taking including nonprescription medications. do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or healthcare professional approval.

Cleocin Phosphate in D5w Overdose: If overdose is suspected, contact youre local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Cleocin Phosphate in D5w special notes: it medication has been prescribed for your current condition only. do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else. different drug may be necessary at those cases.

If you missed Cleocin Phosphate in D5w dose: If you should miss a dose, use this as soon as remembered unless this is almost time since the next dose. If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip missed dose & resume your usual dosing schedule. do not 'double-up' the dose.

Cleocin Phosphate in D5w Storage: this medication should be stored properly. Review storage instruction with your pharmacist or healthcare professional. Premixed frozen bags to be stored in freezer before thawing. After thawing in room temperature store bags in refrigerator. do not refreeze. Let a refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before using. all reconstituted solutions should be stored in refrigerator. Store vials at room temperature away from sunlight. check expiration date before using.

Active Ingredients : Clindamycin