CLINDAMYCIN 600MG INJECTION

Clindamycin 600 mg injection  is classified under the category of lincomycin antibiotics. It is widely used to treat bacterial infections including infections of blood,bones,joints,lungs ,female reproductive organs and other internal organs.. This antibiotic only treats bacterial infections and doesnot works against viral or helminthic infections.

Mechanism of Action

Bacteria have the tendancy to multiply rapidly in the human body.Clindamycin injection works by preventing bacterial protein synthesis thus hindering the growth of bacteria in the body. It displays a bacteriostatic effect that stops bacterial reproduction. It effectively treats bacterial infections caused by gram-negative and anaerobic(bacteria which doesnot need oxygen to survive) bacteria.

Usage of Clindamycin 600 mg Injection

Clindamycin 600 mg injection will be given to you by a healthcare professional. Donot self-administer. Donot miss any scheduled appointment as it may lead to further bacterial growth.

Precautions and Warnings

There are certain precautions and warnings that shoul be kept in mind while using this medication.

• Inform your doctor if you are allergic to clindamycin or other antibiotic injections . this medication may contain inactive ingredients which may trigger allergic reactions.
• Before taking this injection, tell your pharmacist or doctor about your medical history; if you have kidney or liver disease.
• Consult your doctor before usage of this medicine if you have food dye allergies, severe stomach cramps or other skin reactions.
• Clindamycin may interfere with the action of bacterial vaccines( such as typhoid vaccine). Inform your health care professional that you are using this injection before taking any vaccines.
• During pregnancy, this medicine should only be used when clearly needed. Donot use this medicine without your doctor’s consultation  or it may harm the unborn baby.
• Clindamycin 600 mg passes via breast milk.inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
• Before having any surgery,tell your doctor about all the medicines you use( may they be ayurvedic or allopathic).
• Donot use this medicine after expiry date. This may lead to serious metabolic reactions.
• Consult your doctor before usage of this medicine if you have food dye allergies, severe stomach cramps or other skin reactions.
• Avoid the use of alcohol as it may lead to excessive drowsiness.
• Driving is unsafe after taking this medicine as it may decrease your alertness and make you feel sleepy or dizzy.
• Clindamycin injection must be used with caution in liver and kidney patients. Dose adjustment may be required in such cases. Contact your doctor for more information on this.
• Consult your doctor for information on the safety of this injection in kids.

Side Effects of Clindamycin 600 mg Injection

Along with the needed effects of the medication there are some ill effects of the medicine as well. Most of them donot requires medical attention and are self cured as body adjusts to the medicine. But in case of any serious side effects, consult you doctor immediately.

Some common side effects of this medicine include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Diarhoea
• Skin rash
• Heatburn
• Vaginal discharge and itching
• Pain at the inection site

Seek immediate medical help if you experience any of the  below listed symptoms

• Dark urine
• Persistent diarrhea
• Joint pain
• Yellowish eyes or skin
• Severe skin allergy
• Change in urine amount
• Dark urine
• Fainting
• Blood in stools or vomiting
• Severe dizziness

Frequently Asked Questions

Question : Is clindamycin 600 mg a strong antibiotic ?

Answer : Clindamycin is classified as a strong and broad spectrum antibiotic

Question : Can this medication cause headache?

Answer : Yes a common side effect of this medicine includes eadache and dizziness?

Question : Can pregnant women take clindamycin 600 mg injection?

Answer : Clindamycin should only be used by pregnant women under medical supervision.