Lincosamide antibiotic used in the treatment of orofacial infections caused by anaerobic bacteria. It is also active against aerobic bacteria, such as streptococci and staphylococci. Alternative drug used for antibiotic prophylaxis. Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported as a common side effect (0.01–10%) of patients taking this medication.
A powerful antibiotic used to treat severe infections and acne.
An antibiotic used to treat serious bacterial infections. It is administered by mouth; possible side-effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and occasional hypersensitivity reactions.
An antibiotic used in the treatment of serious infections. It is active against gram-positive cocci, including penicillin-resistant staphylococci and also many anaerobes, especially Bacteroides fragilis. It is recommended for staphylococcal bone and joint infections, such as osteomyelitis and intraabdominal sepsis, as well as endocarditis prophylaxis. Clindamycin has only limited use because of its adverse effects; patients should discontinue immediately if diarrhoea or colitis develops.
An antibiotic medication, which can be prescribed as a skin preparation for the treatment of severe acne or in the form of creams to address bacterial vaginal infections, is occasionally administered in tablet or injectable form as well.
Clindamycin, an antibiotic medication, is associated with significant side effects. Of particular concern is the potential to induce a severe and potentially life-threatening condition known as antibiotic-associated colitis, which involves inflammation of the bowel. Due to this risk, clindamycin is typically prescribed only when alternative antibiotics are not viable options.