Clindamycin
Brand: Cleocin
Boxed warning
Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea and colitis, which can be fatal and has been reported more than 2 months after therapy ends.
- Caution
- Take with a full glass of water to avoid esophageal irritation.
- Storage
- Reconstituted pediatric oral solution: room temperature (do not refrigerate, it thickens), discard after 2 weeks.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Rash
- Metallic taste
Key interactions
- Additive effect with neuromuscular blockers
- Antagonism with macrolides
Counseling points
- Take with a full glass of water
- Report severe or watery diarrhea, even weeks after finishing
- Complete the full course
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