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KLINDA-CAP 300mg Capsule 16s
- Does this requires a prescription ? Yes
- Generic Name: Clindamycin:300mg
- Manufactured by : Baxter
- Drug Strength : 300mg
- Drug Form : Capsule
- Pack Size : 16s
- Product SKU : dis_17427
Clindamycin:300mg | Clindamycin and similar types
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Manufactured / Marketed By : Baxter Product Form : CapsulePack Size : 16sIngredients : Clindamycin:300mgGeneric Category : Clindamycin and similar types
How it works
KLINDA-CAP 300mg Capsule 16s works by slowing or stopping the growth of bacteria.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for KLINDA-CAP 300mg Capsule 16s
- Scaly skin severe
- Black or tarry stools severe
- Nausea
- Chest pain severe
- Diarrhea severe
- Abdominal pain
- Fast heartbeat severe
- Muscle or joint pain severe
- Irritated eyes severe
- Increased thirst severe
Uses of KLINDA-CAP 300mg Capsule 16s
What is it prescribed for?
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Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of infections of the lower respiratory tract such as bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. caused by susceptible staphylococcal, pneumococcal, and streptococcal species as well as anaerobic bacteria.
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Skin and Skin Structure Infection
This medicine is used in the treatment of skin and skin structure infections caused by susceptible staphylococcal and streptococcal species as well as anaerobic bacteria.
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Intra-abdominal Infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of intra-abdominal infections such as peritonitis, intra-abdominal abscess, etc. caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria.
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Gynecological infections
This medicine is used in the treatment of gynecological infections such as vulvitis, vaginitis, endometritis, etc. caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria.
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Bone and Joint infections
This medicine is used as an adjunctive therapy along with surgical procedures for the treatment of chronic bone and joint infections caused by susceptible bacteria.
Concerns
Frequently asked questions
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Onset of action
The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 60 minutes of administration of the dose.
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Duration of Effect
The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 4 to 6 hours.
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Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
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Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
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Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
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Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
When not to use?
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Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to KLINDA-CAP 300mg Capsule 16s , any other lincosamides, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.
Warnings
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Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
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Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. If the medicine is used, close monitoring of the infant for any undesired side effects is necessary. Your doctor may prescribe a safer alternative based on your clinical condition.
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Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea
Antibiotic therapy will cause an imbalance in the normal microbial flora of the large intestine, which may promote the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile and you may experience severe diarrhea as a result. Report any such incidence to the doctor on priority and avoid usage of this medicine in such cases.
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Drug-resistance
Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.
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Skin reactions
Usage of this medicine is known to cause severe skin reactions such as toxic epidermal necrolysis, drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), and Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), etc. in rare cases, some with fatal outcomes. Report any unusual symptoms to the doctor on priority. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Impaired liver function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of an impaired liver function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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Impaired kidney function
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with a known history of an impaired kidney function due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Dosage
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Missed Dose
The missed dose should be taken as soon as possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is already time for your next scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
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Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
Interactions
Interaction with Medicines- Gentamicin moderate
- Ethinyl Estradiol moderate
- Cholera Vaccine severe
- Verapamil moderate
- Erythromycin moderate
- Cyclosporine moderate
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moderate
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
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moderate
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition of the patient.
General Instructions
Take this medicine with or without food. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Drink an adequate amount of water to minimize stomach irritation. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Other details
- Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor
- To be taken as instructed by doctor
- Does not cause sleepiness
References
- medlineplus.gov - Clindamycin [Internet]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682399.html [cited 28/7/2020]. 2020
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