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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Clindamycin

Clindamycin has 15 Side Effects total
8 are Life Threatening
5 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Clindamycin
 
Clindamycin is also known by the generic name Clindamycin Phosphate


USES:
This medication is used to treat acne. It helps to decrease the number of acne lesions. Clindamycin is an antibiotic which works by stopping the growth of bacteria.


Clindamycin has 8 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clindamycin
Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clindamycin
Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clindamycin
Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clindamycin
Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clindamycin
Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clindamycin
Critical Seriousness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clindamycin
Critical Seriousness - Skin Inflammation due to a Topically Applied Medication - Dermatitis due to Topical Drug is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Clindamycin

Clindamycin has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Abnormal Peeling of Skin - Abnormal Desquamation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clindamycin
Dry Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clindamycin
Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clindamycin
Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clindamycin
Skin Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Clindamycin

Clindamycin Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Clindamycin has interactions of severe seriousness with 28 drug(s):
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with A/T/S. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Akne-Mycin. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Benzamycin. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Benzamycinpak. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with C-Solve-2. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with D.R. Erycin. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Del-Mycin. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with E-Solve-2. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Emcin Clear Pledgets. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Emgel. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Ery Pads. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Ery-Sol. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erycette. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Eryderm. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erygel. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erymax. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erythra-Derm. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erythro-Rx. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erythromycin. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erythromycin Ethylsuccinate. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erythromycin Stearate. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erythromycin With Ethanol. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erythromycin-Benzoyl Peroxide. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Erytro. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Romycin. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Staticin. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with T-Stat. Click here to see them
Clindamycin has 1 severe interactions with Theramycin Z. Click here to see them

Clindamycin has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Clindamycin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 44 drug(s).

Clindamycin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Clindamycin has 4 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Clindamycin.

Clindamycin Topical Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications 

Crohn's Disease is a contraindication of Clindamycin.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Clindamycin.

Ulcerative Colitis - Ulcerated Colon is a contraindication of Clindamycin.

Contraindication Warnings 

Atopic Dermatitis is a contraindication of Clindamycin.

Clindamycin has 32 related brands and strengths:
 
Cleocin 100 Mg Vaginal Suppository

Cleocin 150 Mg/Ml Injection

Cleocin 2 % Vaginal Cream

Cleocin 600 Mg/4 Ml Iv

Cleocin 900 Mg/6 Ml Iv

Cleocin T 1 % Lotion

Cleocin T 1 % Soln

Cleocin T 1 % Topical Gel

Cleocin T 1 % Topical Swab

Clinda-Derm 1 % Topical Soln

Clindacin P 1 % Topical Swab

Clindagel 1 % Topical

Clindamax 1 % Lotion

Clindamax 1 % Topical Gel

Clindamycin 1 % Lotion

Clindamycin 1 % Topical Foam

Clindamycin 1 % Topical Gel

Clindamycin 1 % Topical Kit

Clindamycin 1 % Topical Soln

Clindamycin 100 Mg Vaginal Suppository

Clindamycin 150 Mg/Ml Injection

Clindamycin 2 % Vaginal Cream

Clindamycin 300 Mg/2 Ml Iv

Clindamycin 600 Mg/4 Ml Iv

Clindamycin 900 Mg/6 Ml Iv

Clindamycin Crystals

Clindamycin Er 2 % Vaginal Cream

Clindamycin Phosphate 1 % Topical Swab

Clindareach 1 % Topical Kit

Clindesse 2 % Vaginal Cream

Clindets 1 % Topical Swab

Evoclin 1 % Topical Foam

Clindamycin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center 1-800-222-1222 (USA) or emergency room immediately. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. This medication may be harmful if swallowed.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

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