Cleocin I.V. (Clindamycin) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 26, 2012

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Pneumonia facts

Pneumonia is a lung infection that can be caused by different types of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Symptoms of pneumonia include cough with sputum production, fever, and sharp chest pain on inspiration (breathing in).
Pneumonia is suspected when a doctor hears abnormal sounds in the chest, and the diagnosis is confirmed by a chest X-ray.
Bacteria causing pneumonia can be identified by sputum culture.
A pleural effusion is a fluid collection around the inflamed lung.
Bacterial and fungal (but not viral) pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics.

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Pneumonia is an infection of one or both lungs which is usually caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. Prior to the discovery of antibiotics, one-third of all people who developed pneumonia subsequently died fro...

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Cleocin IV Drug Center

Pharmacy Editor: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Cleocin IV Overview

Cleocin (clindamycin) is a semisynthetic antibiotic used for the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria. Side effects of Cleocin include abdominal pain, pseudomembranous colitis, esophagitis, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. A generic formulation of Cleocin is available.

The recommended dose of Cleocin for adults is 150-450 mg orally every 6 hours or intravenous doses of 600-2700 mg daily in 2-4 divided doses. Cleocin has not been adequately evaluated in pregnant women. Cleocin should be used during pregnancy only if it is clearly needed. Cleocin is excreted in breast milk and may cause adverse effects in the infant.

Our Cleocin drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases, and conditions.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Cleocin IV Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Clindamycin Phosphate Structural Formula Illustration

CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE products are indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria.

CLEOCIN PHOSPHATE products are also indicated in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible strains of streptococci, pneumococci, and staphylococci. Its use should be reserved for penicillin-allergic patients or other patients for whom, in the judgment of the physician, a penicillin is inappropriate. Because of the risk of antibiotic-associated pseudomembranous colitis, as described in the WARNING box, before selecting clindamyc...

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What is Cleocin IV Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Cleocin IV Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication should not be used to treat meningitis.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this section only if it has been so prescribed by your health care professional.

This drug may also be used to prevent infections in patients w...

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