Clindatec 600mg Injection

Clindatec 600mg Injection is an antibiotic medicine that fights bacteria and is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart. Clindatec 600mg Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as a drip (intravenous infusion) or as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening. The most common side effects of this medicine include pseudomembranous colitis, diarrhea, abdominal pain, maculopapular rash, thrombophlebitis, and abnormal liver function test. Some people may develop temporary redness or pain at the site of injection; these are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or do not go away. Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, if you have any problems with your bowels (intestines) or if you have ever had bloody diarrhea caused by taking antibiotics. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

• Treatment of Bacterial infections

Clindatec 600mg Injection is an antibiotic. It works by preventing synthesis of essential proteins required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Thus, it stops the bacteria from growing, and prevents the infection from spreading.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

• Pseudomembranous colitis
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Clindatec 600mg Injection. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clindatec 600mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clindatec 600mg Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

DrivingSAFE

Clindatec 600mg Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneyCAUTION

Clindatec 600mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Clindatec 600mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

LiverCAUTION

Clindatec 600mg Injection should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Clindatec 600mg Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Clindatec 600mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class

Lincomycin

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Anti infectives