Cleocin injection
What is clindamycin injection?
CLINDAMYCIN (Cleocin®) is an antibiotic or antiinfective. It treats serious blood, bone, joint, lung, urinary tract, or pelvic infections. Generic clindamycin injections are available.
What should my health care professional know before I receive clindamycin?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
- diarrhea
- inflammatory bowel disease
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- ulcerative colitis
- an unusual or allergic reaction to clindamycin, lincomycin, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives
- pregnant or trying to get pregnant
- breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Clindamycin is for injection into a muscle, or into a vein. Finish the full course of medicine prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you feel better. Do not stop using except on your prescriber’s advice.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with clindamycin?
- chloramphenicol
- erythromycin
- kaolin products
- medicines for pain
- oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from receiving clindamycin?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
- diarrhea that is watery or severe
- stomach pain or cramps
- skin rash
- unusual bleeding or bruising
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
- dry skin, redness, pain or inflammation at the injection site
- itching in the rectal or genital area
- nausea, vomiting
What should I watch for while taking clindamycin?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in a few days.
Call your prescriber or health care professional if you get diarrhea. Do not treat yourself. Some diarrhea medicine will make the diarrhea worse.
If you have to have surgery, tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are using clindamycin.
Where can I keep my medicine?
This does not apply. You will be given clindamycin injection in a hospital or clinic setting.
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