Clindamycin

Overview

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Primary Characterstics

Indications

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Pharmacokinetics

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Contraindications

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Drug Interactions

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Side Effects

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Dosage

Clindamycin's dosage details are as follows:
Dose Single Dose Frequency Route Instructions

Adult Dosage

300 to 600 mg450 (450)6 hourlyIM, IVShould not Exceed 1-8g/day as a single 1 hour infusion and should not exceet 4.8g daily
150 to 450 mg300 (300)6 hourlyPOShould not Exceed 1.8g/day, in severe infection dose is increased to 450mg

Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)

8 to 16 mg/kg12 (12)6 hourlyserious infection
16 to 20 mg/kg18 (18)6 hourlymore serious infection

Neonatal Dosage (3kg)

No data regarding the neonatal dosage details of Clindamycin is available.

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Warning / Precautions

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Storage Conditions

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Interference in Pathology

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Brands / Trade Names of Clindamycin

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