Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Chapman University School of Pharmacy

Clindamycin

Oral Bioavailability

Excellent

Approximate Cost

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Spectrum Of Activity

General Spectrum of Activity

Antibiogram Data

Dosing

Adult

General Information

Acceptable Uses

Brand Name

Cleocin

Adverse Effects

Adverse Effects

  • GI upset

  • Diarrhea

Rare

  • C difficile diarrhea

Oral Liquids

Oral Liquids

75mg/5mL solution

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

Tablet/Capsule Strengths

  • 75mg capsule

  • 150mg capsule

  • 300mg capsule

Additional Information

Additional Information

Used for toxin inhibition in NSTI

Pharmacology

Pharmacology

Pharmacology: Inhibits protein synthesis

Antimicrobial class: Lincosamide

Pregnancy category: B

Average serum half life: 2.5 hours

Urine penetration: Poor

Metabolism: Hepatic