| Category of Drug | Clindamycin is an Anti-Infective drug |
| Mechanism of Action | |
| Indications | Clindamycin is used for 1. Respiratory tract infections 2. Penicillin-resistant staphylococcal infections and many anaerobes |
| Well Known Pharmaceutical Brands | |
| Available dosage forms | 1.TABLETS/CAPSULES 2. SYRUP 3. INJECTION 4. CREAM/GEL/OINTMENT 5. LOTION |
| Dose | |
| Contraindications | 1. Hypersensitivity 2. Meningitis as it has less penetration into CNS 3. Pseudomembranous colitis |
| Precautions | 1. Lactation 2. Interactions 3. Hepatic and renal impairment 4. Pregnancy 5. GI disease 6. Elderly 7. Atopic patients 8. Regular monitoring of blood counts 9. Interactions |
| Adverse Effects | 1. Urticaria 2. Rashes 3. Contact dermatitis 4. Exfoliative and vesiculous dermatitis 5. Local irritation 6. Abdominal pain 7. Oesophagitis 8. Nausea 9. Vomiting 10. Diarrhoea 11. Jaundice and liver abnormalities 12. Eosinophilia |
| Pregnancy Category | B |
