Clindamycin Hydrochloride
Clindamycin Hydrochloride is a lincosamide antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections, including respiratory tract infections, skin infections, and certain types of bone and joint infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial protein synthesis, effectively stopping the growth and spread of susceptible bacteria. This medication requires a valid prescription and should be taken for the full duration as directed to prevent antibiotic resistance.
Clindamycin Hydrochloride is an antibiotic that treats serious bacterial infections by preventing bacteria from growing and spreading.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 81982
- Generic
- Clindamycin Hydrochloride
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, bone and joint infections, and certain intra-abdominal infections. Also used for serious infections caused by anaerobic bacteria and sometimes prescribed for acne and malaria prevention.
Binds to the 50S ribosomal subunit of bacteria, inhibiting protein synthesis by interfering with the translocation step. This bacteriostatic action prevents bacteria from multiplying, allowing the immune system to eliminate the infection.
May cause severe diarrhea (C. difficile-associated) and requires monitoring for GI side effects. Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to clindamycin or lincomycin. Use with caution in patients with liver or kidney impairment. Complete the full prescribed course even if symptoms improve.
Official drug label
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