Clindamycin Navamedic
Clindamycin Navamedic is an antibiotic medicine used to treat various serious bacterial infections.
Form
infuusioneste, liuos
Strength
300 mg
Active Ingredient
Clindamycin phosphate
Manufacturer
Navamedic ASA
How to Use
Dosage
For adults and adolescents over 12 years, the typical dose is 1200-2700 mg daily, divided into 2-4 doses.
Method
This medicine is given as an infusion directly into a vein (drip). A doctor or nurse will administer it, and the infusion usually takes 10–60 minutes.
Important
The maximum daily dose is 2700 mg.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Nausea
- •Stomach pain
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhea
RARE
- •Severe, persistent, or bloody diarrhea (sign of bowel inflammation)
- •Changes in blood counts (e.g., fewer white blood cells, fewer platelets)
- •Vein inflammation (thrombophlebitis)
- •Inflammation of the esophagus
- •Inflammation of the mouth lining
- •Skin changes (e.g., widespread rash with blisters, hives, itchy skin)
- •Changes in liver function tests
- •Nervous system disorders (e.g., nerve signal blocking, taste disturbances)
- •Low blood pressure
- •Pain and abscess at the injection site
- •Sudden swelling of skin and mucous membranes (e.g., throat, tongue) causing breathing difficulties, joint swelling
- •Drug fever
- •Severe skin reactions (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis, exfoliative dermatitis)
- •Vaginal inflammation
- •Liver inflammation (hepatitis) with yellowing of skin and eyes (jaundice)
- •Joint pain or tenderness (polyarthritis)
- •Anaphylactic shock (severe allergic reaction with low blood pressure, pale skin, fast heart rate, reduced consciousness)
- •Disturbed sense of smell
- •Drowsiness
- •Dizziness
- •Headache
- •Fever, swollen lymph nodes, or rash (DRESS syndrome, a serious allergic reaction)
- •Injection site irritation
- •Fluid retention leading to swelling in legs/ankles/feet, shortness of breath, or nausea
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to clindamycin, lincomycin, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Seek immediate medical help if you develop severe skin reactions (like blisters or peeling skin), a severe allergic reaction with high fever, or a sudden rash with pus-filled bumps.
- Contact your doctor immediately if you have severe, long-lasting, or bloody diarrhea during or after treatment, as this could be a sign of serious bowel inflammation.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, muscle diseases (like myasthenia gravis or Parkinson's), or a history of bowel inflammation.
- This medicine is not for children under 12 years of age.
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- If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to your doctor before using this medicine.
- If you notice reduced urination, swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet, shortness of breath, or nausea, contact your doctor immediately as these could be signs of acute kidney injury.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. Bear in mind the risk of pseudomembranous colitis. (updated 4.12.2023)