What Is Clindamycin?

Precautions To Remember

Before clindamycin is prescribed, patients should let their doctor know about any history of eczema, liver disease, asthma, colitis, or Crohn's disease. Doctors must also know if the patient has an allergy to acetylsalicylic acid or yellow food dye. Individuals with these conditions might need to take a different antibiotic. Pregnant women should discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor. The medication can pass into breastmilk, and breastfeeding women should inform their doctor before starting this medicine. They will need to monitor their baby for signs of diaper rash, diarrhea, and stomach discomfort. They should let the prescribing physician know immediately if these signs develop. The liquid form of clindamycin needs to be measured with a dosing spoon. Patients who take the medication in capsule form should take it with a full glass of water. When injections are necessary, nurses will administer the patient's first dose. They will show the patient how to self-administer additional doses.

This medication should be stored at room temperature and be kept away from moisture and heat. It is particularly important to protect the injectable form from high temperatures. Patients who take it as a liquid should throw away any unused liquid after fourteen days. The solution should never be stored in the refrigerator. Patients scheduled for surgery will need to let their surgeon know that they are taking clindamycin, as it could interact with certain types of anesthesia. Patients who use it may need to have frequent follow-up visits and laboratory tests during treatment. Patients should take the full course of clindamycin that they have been prescribed to reduce the risk of developing an antibiotic-resistant infection. Reveal the potential medication interactions next.