Cleocin Phosphate In D5w - Clindamycin - Injection Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Cleocin Phosphate In D5w.
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Medicinal Applications

• An antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections.

Cleocin Phosphate In D5w Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or give it to someone else.
• A different medication may be necessary in those cases.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you should miss a dose, use it as soon as remembered unless it is almost time for the next dose.
• If it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose.

Usage Instructions

• This medication is given intramuscularly or intravenously.
• It may be injected into a large muscle such as a buttock or hip or diluted in fluid and infused slowly into a vein over 30-60 minutes.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Do this by using the medication at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day and night as prescribed.
• Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days.
• Stopping the medication too early may allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before you use this drug, tell your doctor about any other drugs you are taking including nonprescription drugs.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Possible Side Effects

• This medication may cause stomach upset, diarrhea, heartburn, cramps, weight loss, bloating, nausea and vomiting which should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor If diarrhea becomes a problem, do not take any anti-diarrhea medications.
• Contact your doctor if you develop.

Warning

• This medication should be used only for serious infections because infrequently there are severe, rarely fatal, intestinal problems (pseudomembranous colitis) that can occur.
• Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
• Notify your doctor immediately if you develop persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain, or blood/mucous in your stool.
• Your doctor will decide if you require other treatment.
• These symptoms may occur weeks after stopping use of this drug.
• Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have these symptoms.
• These products may make the symptoms worse.
• Your doctor will monitor you closely while you are using this medication.

Read Before Using Cleocin Phosphate In D5w (precautions)

• Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Cleocin Phosphate In D5w Storage Instructions

• This medication must be stored properly.
• Review storage instruction with your doctor or pharmacist.
• Premixed frozen bags are to be stored in the freezer before thawing.
• After thawing at room temperature store bags in refrigerator.
• Do not refreeze.
• Let a refrigerated bag sit at room temperature at least one hour before using.
• All reconstituted solutions should be stored in the refrigerator.
• Store vials at room temperature away from sunlight.
• Check expiration date before using.