Clindym Injection

Written By Dr. Shreya Gupta, MDS (Oral Pathology & Microbiology), BDS

Reviewed By Dr. Varun Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS

Last updated on 03 Oct 2024 | 01:14 AM (IST)

Clindym 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.

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2 ml Injection

General Information

Contains

Clindamycin (150mg)

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Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Clindym 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.

Uses of Clindym Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Clindym Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Clindym Injection is a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of lungs (pneumonia), stomach, skin & soft tissues, bones & joints, blood, and heart.

This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Clindym Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Clindym

Pseudomembranous colitis
Stomach pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea

How to use Clindym Injection

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

How Clindym Injection works

Clindym 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.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Clindym Injection to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
It is given as an injection into muscles or directly into veins under the supervision of a doctor.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Clindym Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Clindym 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 feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Clindym 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.

Driving

SAFE

Clindym Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does Clindym Injection take to work?

Usually, Clindym Injection starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.

Is Clindym Injection effective?

Clindym Injection is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Clindym Injection too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

How is Clindym Injection administered?

Clindym Injection is administered under the supervision of a trained healthcare professional or a doctor and should not be self administered. The dose will depend on the condition you are being treated for and will be decided by your doctor. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Clindym Injection.

Can the use of Clindym Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Clindym Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.

Is Clindym Injection safe?

Clindym Injection is generally safe to use. However, you should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may cause some side effects that are temporary and usually resolve on their own. Your doctor will tell you ways to cope up with them.

What if I don't get better after using Clindym Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Is Clindym Injection effective?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Lincomycin

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Lincosamides

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References

MacDougall C, Chambers HF. Protein Synthesis Inhibitors and Miscellaneous Antibacterial Agents. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1534-35.
Chambers HF, Deck DH. Tetracyclines, Macrolides, Clindamycin, Chloramphenicol, Streptogramins, & Oxazolidiones. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 801-802.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 292-93.
Drugs.com. Clindamycin Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

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I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

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Marketer details

Name: Varenyam Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Address: 2, Vitrag Appartment, Karelibaug, Vadodara-390018, Gujarat, INDIA

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Country of origin: India
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Clindym Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Clindym Injection

Benefits of Clindym Injection

Side effects of Clindym Injection

How to use Clindym Injection

How Clindym Injection works

All substitutes for Clindym Injection

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Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

How long does Clindym Injection take to work?

Is Clindym Injection effective?

How is Clindym Injection administered?

Can the use of Clindym Injection cause diarrhea?

Is Clindym Injection safe?

What if I don't get better after using Clindym Injection?

Is Clindym Injection effective?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Want to know more

Have issue with the content

Disclaimer

Marketer details

Vendor Details

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