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CLEOCIN® HCl capsules (clindamycin)

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CLEOCIN® HCl capsules Quick Finder

WARNING

Clostridioides difficile-associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including CLEOCIN HCl and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis. Treatment with...

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INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Clindamycin is indicated in the treatment of serious infections caused by susceptible anaerobic bacteria.

Clindamycin is also indicated in the treatment of serious infections due to susceptible...

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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

If significant diarrhea occurs during therapy, this antibiotic should be discontinued (see BOXED WARNING).

Adults: ...

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CONTRAINDICATIONS

CLEOCIN HCl is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to preparations containing clindamycin or lincomycin.

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ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following reactions have been reported with the use of clindamycin.

Infections and Infestations: Clostridioides difficile colitis

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OVERDOSAGE

Significant mortality was observed in mice at an intravenous dose of 855 mg/kg and in rats at an oral or subcutaneous dose of approximately 2618 mg/kg. In the mice, convulsions and depression were observed.

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DESCRIPTION

Clindamycin hydrochloride is the hydrated hydrochloride salt of clindamycin. Clindamycin is a semisynthetic antibiotic produced by a 7(S)-chloro-substitution of the 7(R)-hydroxyl group of the parent compound...

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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Human Pharmacology

Absorption

Pharmacokinetic studies with a 150 mg oral dose of...

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REFERENCES

  1. Smith RB, Phillips JP: Evaluation of CLEOCIN HCl and CLEOCIN Phosphate in an Aged Population. Upjohn TR 8147-82-9122-021, December 1982.
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HOW SUPPLIED

CLEOCIN HCl Capsules are available in the following strengths, colors and sizes:

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To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of CLEOCIN HCl and other antibacterial drugs, CLEOCIN HCl should be used only to treat or...

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