Description
Common use
Cleocin
kills sensitive bacteria by stopping the production of essential bacterial
proteins after binding a bacterial ribosome. Cleocin is close by its qualities
to Lincomycin. Lincosamides are usually used to treat staphylococci and
streptococci. Cleocin is administered to treat protozoal diseases such as
malaria, infections of respiratory system, skin and soft tissures, bones and
joints, abdominal organs, and others. It does not treat meningitis.
Dosage and
directions
Take orally
four times a day with or without food with a full glass of water. Take Cleocin
at evenly spaced intervals.
Precautions
This
medication should be used only for treatment of serious bacterial infections
due to its ability to cause severe and even fatal intestinal condition known as
pseudomembranous colitis. This condition may appear during treatment or even
weeks after treatment has stopped. So if you have persistent diarrhea,
abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool do not use
anti-diarrhea drugs and inform your doctor about your condition.
Contraindications
Do not take
this drug if you have antibiotic-associated colitis, Crohn disease, ulcerative
colitis or meningitis, have allergy to Cleocin or Lincomycides. Inform your
doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before to take this medication,
have diarrhea, a history of liver problems or stomach or bowel problems.
Possible
side effect
Mild
diarrhea, nausea, vomiting or upset stomach may occur. If they become persist
or become bothersome contact your doctor. Seek medical attention right away if
you have serious signs of allergy (hives, itching, difficulty breathing,
tightness in the chest, swelling of the mouth, face) or other side effects:
bloody or tarry stools, decreased urination, severe stomach cramps or pain,
unusual vaginal discharge, yellowing of the skin or eyes.
Drug
interaction
Inform your
doctor about all drugs you are taking and especially about erythromycin,
kaolin-pectin, live bacterial vaccines. Clindamycin may increase the effects of
drugs used during surgery so your doctor should know if you are taking Cleocin
and plan to be operated.
Missed dose
Never take
a double dose of this medication. If it is almost time of the next dose just
skip the missed portion and continue to take the medicine according to the
schedule.
Overdose
Cleocin
overdose may cause serious consequences, so in case of persistent symptoms of
abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea contact your doctor.
Storage
Store at
room temperature between 59-77 degrees F (15-25 degrees C) away from light and
moisture, kids and pets.
